Reviews of Matakana Market Kitchen. (Restaurant) in Matakana (Auckland).

Matakana Market Kitchen

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2 Matakana Valley Road, Auckland 0985, New Zealand

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Reviews of Matakana Market Kitchen

L. B.

Beautiful setting and beautiful food! It was so good we dined in here for Breakfast and Lunch. Tucked behind the Matakana Markets along the riverside, the outdoor setting is tucked under a shelter and surrounded by plants. Very relaxing! The food was divine! Can highly recommend the Avocado on Toast and Seafood Chowder. Very accommodating staff who gave great advice for visiting the area.

I. L.

This place came highly recommended. There was indoor and outdoor seating available, the outdoor seating faces a creek, offering a very relaxed atmosphere. Nice food presentation, taste wasn’t anything exciting. Was a bit disappointed with services, very lukewarm.

A. M.

Year upon year these guys sustain impeccable service in a great location. This time we had the ceviche, chicken salad and chowder along w coffees and a brilliant kids menu - everything is spot on!

K. W.

This is the 2nd time to be here for breakfast and lunch, full house but owner arrange well for the river view seating, enjoy the dishes and nice weather.

F. C.

Fantastic meal, perfect service and such a lovely setting. We had a family group of 12 for dinner for a birthday and we had a brilliant night. All of our food was excellent and the service was fantastic. The outlook to the trees and the river is lovely. Highly recommended.

m. g.

Idyllic setting near a stream. Prompt service despite it being busy. Tasty meals, generous portions!

D. K.

Nice and tidy friendly staff lovely foods

A. T.

Friendly, attentive, and accommodating staff members. Food are great, flavourful, and good portioned; even their children's menu. Often really full on weekends so it's better to get your reservation ahead of the time.

D. M.

We went with some friends. We all ordered something different and everything was fantastic. The service was amazing. The staff were super friendly. We would all definitely come back here.

E. F.

Excellent service and food. Friendly and informed staff. Had the salmon - beautifully cooked and decent portion Lovely view of the stream / river outside. Nice walk up to waterfall.

S.

Beautiful free range/ethically produced meat and eggs and the best chocolate brownie I have ever had (and I've had a lot)- better to take it home and put it in the fridge for a couple over hours. The hollandaise sauce was slightly too sweet but everything else was great.

L. J.

We dropped in during the day to enquire if we needed a reservation and found there were very few remaining. Being so popular, we expected great things. The service was the highlight of our visit. Staff were friendly, helpful and when the dessert wine we chose was unavailable, they opened a bottle that isn’t usually served by the glass. The food was good, but could be better. The hapuka was lovely but let down by some strange melon balls and other accompaniments that were fashionable 10 years ago. Same with the lamb, which came with a roast tomato and chewy potato rosti. My only other quibble is that the lighting was much too bright.

K. M.

Brilliant. Lovely service. Excellent food. Great view over the river. Take hand sanitiser as they don't clean the menus between diners.

S. B.

A great range of beautiful, homemade food. Reasonably priced. So fresh and tasty. The setting is incredible too. The only disappointing is that even though we bought quite a bit of food they charged us a dollar each for a cup of hot water. I've never, ever been charged for hot water before when eating in and buying food. Even if I get one takeaway I've never paid more than 50 cents and that's for the cup. I think charging that showed bad faith and was just greedy. It was a shame to end an otherwise perfect experience with such a bad taste in your mouth.

D. B.

Very enjoyable early dinner here, good menu with something for everyone, local craft beer, all happy with our choices, attentive staff, will definitely be back to visit again.

P. d.

We've been frequenting the MMK since we arrived in NZ almost 15 years ago and have always enjoyed the atmosphere and good food. However, our brunch today was disappointing. All our hot drinks came out lukewarm and we felt some of our dishes were not up to their usual high standard. I was disappointed with my Brioche french toast - recently visited our local Columbus coffee shop in Albany and beat the MMK version hands down, and was a about 15% cheaper as well. C'mon MMK, I know you can do better.

R. S.

Hyped up resto, popular with tourists and locals. Food a bit average and expensive. If you want the "in thing" this is your place to go for gourmet food and beverage. Best to book in advance.

B. U.

Stopped by for brunch while we were at the markets nearby. The kitchen is the building located right beside the farmers market. We had a table outside which had a nice view of the stream and the markets. It took a while to get the attention of the waitresses but once we did we were able to order. I tried the vegetarian which was quite nice. They did, however, forget the crumbed eggs so they were sent on a separate plate. It was a nice mix of flavours and textures. Sister had a cabinet cake and that took longer to come than the kitchen food. We also had to wait a while for the hot drinks since they had a backlog which we weren't aware of. We had to get the drinks for takeaway since we had already finished our meals when the drinks came out. There were a few hiccups but the food and location are quite nice.

Q. X.

The location of the restaurant is great. You can see great view if sit outside or close to the window. The kombucha ice tea was great. We ordered moana breakfast and shrimp curry which were good but not surprising me. The service was really great. Expect to come back again and try something else.

K. H.

Wonderful food and atmosphere, was great to see it so busy too. Waitress was lovely too.

윤.

This restaurant is extremely good for lunch or dinner. Inside and outside tables are available. I recommend the outside table because of the beautiful scenery. Outside is a riverside terrace so nice views are an option. This restaurant serves a varied menu from vegetables to beef even sea food. Lots of food is from the local farms so they serve extremely good quality. The price range is from 10 to less than 50 so not too expensive. This restaurant is quite big but the distance between tables is narrow. At the weekend, this place is crowded so you have to reserve a table.

J.

After a morning of snorkelling in the Tawharanui Marine Reserve, we were really famished and found ourselves in Matakana to search for some lunch. We decided to settle for Matakana Market Kitchen. They have indoor seating that gets a lot of light from the floor to ceiling windows that face towards a nice scenic little ravine in the back. You can also choose to bask in the sunshine at one of the tables on the outside patio. The menu is quite large and a mix & match of a lot of different types of dishes to satisfy from toasty, fruity, hearty, brunchy, or classic style. The service was good and the place wasn’t too busy at around noontime so we were able to enjoy a bit of piece and quiet. We settled for the chorizo & spud crush from the something brunchy section while my YEA opted for the pappardelle al pomodoro from the hearty side. The green goddess smoothie was quite refreshing after drinking some sea water during the morning snorkelling session. Both dishes came quickly and they tasted as described. It didn’t blow me away but it was done with skill and care. The potatoes were nice and crunchy and eggs poached so that they were runny. The pasta dish was satisfactory and the pappardelle was a ok el dente. The ragu sauce was good enough. We left with full tummies and more energy in the tank for the rest of day so mission accomplished.

M. T.

Lovely dinner here on Easter. Great atmosphere and delicious food. We had the Tom Yum mussels, sticky pork ribs, five spiced duck breast and pumpkin/beetroot side...all were fantastic!

J. F.

In love with this place. It's right on the creek, and the cafe design is fresh and open with lots of botanicals. It's the perfect relaxing cafe feel. The menu is well thought out, creative, and modern (but still very nostalgic). We came once for breakfast and then back for lunch we we're so enamoured with it. The service is also attentive and the staff bright as sunshine. Lovely! Coming back as often as we can.

G.

The food is excellent as is the fast friendly service. It has good ambiance inside and outside.

S.

Stopped by for my mum's birthday and we were all really happy with our meals. The staff were friendly and helpful and the outdoor seating was beautiful. I had the duck tacos and they were amazing. Would definitely come back to try a few other things.

S. R.

Beautiful place to chill and have fun

M. M.

Lovely ambience, variety of food and excellent service. I recommend the seafood chowder, it's delicious! Highly recommend.

R. W.

Excellent meal, we came through at 10.10am and just missed the chaotic morning rush. The tables are well laid out with a table cloth and a paper cover . Cutlery came in a cardboard flat pack complete with napkin . Service was crisp and pleasant with our coffees coming out nice and hot , followed by our meal which surpassed our expectations . Beautiful flavours and fresh bread for the buns completed a very impressive meal . Highly recommended.

L. i. b. N.

Good environment and staffs are very helpful. I enjoyed my eyefillet steak with mushrooms sauce. My friend lamb quite rubbery. No star for Spaghetti meat balls..but we will be back. Thank you

C.

Yummy food with amazing presentation. Lovely outside area that pets can come to.

A. P. J.

Lovely place to spend a relaxing time.I only had a quick poached eggs on toast , the presentation was excellent and the relish home made. Friendly attentive staff and delightful decor. Very nice..

D.

Staff made room for us when we hadn’t booked on a busy evening. Great food and great service.

D. W.

Situated in the lovely centre of Matakana alongside the riverbank, it is ideally located. We would like to thank the manager, Michael, for looking after us and a really good lunch. The menu is nicely varied & all the food is freshly made. The staff are friendly & efficient. Once again, many thanks to Michael for his hospitality and generosity.

I. T.

Food is always excellent and staff are fantastic - they go above and beyond. Great location by the river. Highly recommended

G. H.

Delicious meal tonight at MMK. Great service. Beautiful location. Good value. If you just go for a coffee and some cabinet food - or have something off the menu - MMK is consistent and well worth it.

E. G.

Very beautiful restaurant, food was very delicious and service was excellent. Will surely come again and would recommend any item on the menu.

M.

Amazing hospitality and loved the food. Especially Thai Prawns curry which was made very well. Full marks to the chef well done good job and keep it up mate.

R. K.

Very friendly staff, good service, beautiful ambience and delicious food!

R. G.

Have great ambience and menu. Food was good with variety.

H. J.

Meal was fine but was disappointed that they replaced the baked flounder with sole for the same price.

L.

Went there with 3 friends for lunch. Three of us had the flounder and really enjoyed the meal. Fish & chips was also great

K. H.

Amazing setting by river and village market. Food is yummy and the service never disappoints. Couldn't leave without taking home a carrot cake for later.

J.

always good food & staff. we enjoy the venue and alfresco outside observing the creek with ducks active & passive behavior.

D.

Loved it. Great food, coffee and service. Thank you.

C. G.

Great venue for drink and meal with river setting. Staff friendly, food fresh and cooked correctly with enough variation in menu to suit most in a party.

j. t.

Great service, reasonable price food and the view is pretty amazing with a cup of coffee. Sit outside when the sun is out.

S.

Had a great family dinner. Sat inside with the doors open along the river. Meals were big and tasty.

Y.

Brilliant 👍😁 The food is delicious, stuff is very helpful and friendly, can't fault it!

P.

Friendly and speedy service. Beautiful food and a great menu. Thoroughly recommend!

S. R.

Food was fresh and really tasty, setting was great. Only downside was the huge delay in paying our bill, there was a line and the process was very very slow.

J. M.

Beautiful restaurant set beside the river in Matakana, perfect for a summer evening meal. The pork ribs were amongst the best ribs I’ve ever had. They were so tender the meat was falling off the bone, and the bbq sauce was perfect. The spaghetti meatballs weren’t as great, but still lovely. Definitely coming back to this place when I’m next in Matakana.

s. s.

Very nice place to dine..near a small river. But dining outside is a little risky as there are seagulls that will surround in sometime.

S. B.

Great outdoor seating by the water and a menu for everyone. Vegetarian selection is excellent and also the baked goods.

B. A.

Great service and our dinner was delish! Cosy, comfy surroundings

M.

Always good food for lunch. Very nice presentation and fabulous service.

L.

Food was fabulous staff very friendly atmosphere great..

J. T.

We booked a table for my partners birthday and the staff really looked after us going above and beyond with their service. Thanks for looking after us would highly recommend!

J.

This was one of the greatest meals I've had 👏 Service was brilliant Lovely atmosphere

S.

Great food and awesome coffee. Also amazing view Very nice service keep up the good work highly recommended

P. M.

Great breakfast, I had the vegetarian, with yummy crumbed eggs and haloumi. Coffee was average, but I'd give them another go for sure. Good wine list too.

S. R.

Food is good, great eating spot with great view next to the stream. Local beer Sawmill is quite pricey for what you get, $13 for a jar. Imported beer is probably more worth the while.

K. L.

Fantastic food and coffee! Highly recommended and can not wait for my next visit!!

L. D. P.

Lovely place, good food, busy with the market next door.

A.

I have been coming here for years and it still delivers. Fantastic food and service. Recommend to anyone.

L.

Yum food, great desserts, lovely atmosphere.

Z.

Nice spot, good food and plenty of options for food you should be able to find something you'll love

V. B.

This was our favourite restaurant in Matakana. Beautiful food in a stunning setting by the river. I was blown away at the extensive gluten free menu - thank you so much for going to this effort. Even though gluten free is not hard to do, most restaurants struggle to cater to this up north, so this was a real treat. Highly recommended. Fast service and delicious food.

J.

very busy on a Monday as everything else shut. Nice ambience, great weather

S.

Delicious star quality food!

M.

Great location and food but front of house not at all

E.

First time dinning here for my birthday and my whole family and I are so impressed! We couldn't fault the food as it was honestly amazing! We ordered the snapper and scallop risotto and it was beautifully cooed, the rice grains were still whole and intact but it was tender and melt in your mouth. The consistency of the risotto was spot on, the snapper and scallops were cooked perfectly and and plenty of it on the plate. The seasoning was perfect, not too salty, not bland by any means and just rich and velvety, just delicious. Also o, we ordered the scallops with white wine, garlic butter and parmesan and it was just gorgeous to eat. We ordered some agria fries and polenta chips and they were both to die for! I'm a big hot chip fan and the agria fries were perfection - crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside and the aioli dipping sauce was really yummy with it. It had a nice amount of garlic in the sauce but not too garlicky. The polenta chips were absolutely life changing, cragly and crispy on the outside and slightly soft on the inside and it had bits of rosemary running through it and gave it a nice subtle flavour-just yum! I also had the kombucha tea which was yummy and it had raspberries and blueberries in it which was not only pretty but refreshing to eat after I'd drank all of it. It's the little touches like this that makes all the difference in the dining experience. The table was clean and set up nicely, the staff were very accommodating with giving us a table that's inside the restaurant but right in front of the glass doors that overlook the outside bit. We got to see the ducks outside and get some fresh breeze from outside from the comfort of sitting inside the restaurant. It was done on purpose by the friendly man that sat us to our table and we are very grateful. The waiters were attentive but not overly annoying, our 2nd load of drinks took a while but when we asked another waiter to check on it they got onto it right away and apologized which was no biggie at all. My family and I are so happy to find this place, the food is stunning and we will definitely be back again and again for all special occasions or just to splurge out. Also the portion size is great and not overpriced at all! We complemented the chef and the staff to a waitress and we hope this place does not ever change. I highly recommend this beautiful place. P. S. We live in Glenfield north shore and it's worth the 55 minute drive.

A.

Fantastic menu, great service, peaceful location. A must for lunch in Matakana.

L. C.

Family birthday dinner....beautiful and delicious food.....colouring for our young boy....tasty kids menu...warm fireside seating....excellent wait staff....highly recommend 👍

E. C.

Stopped here on Easter Sunday with my partner for breakfast before our drive home got seated straight away. Can highly recommend the smoked salmon and eggs benedict ... both super yummy, we will definitely come back :)

M. W.

Amazing food and great staff. We have been here a few times now and love it. Highly recommend.

t.

Staff were helpful friendly and attentive, we did arrive early though for an evening meal. Lovely fire going which made the place cosy. The menu looked good, we chose salmon which unfortunately was overcooked and dry, and the mash under it a bit solid and lack-lustre. The desserts were really disappointing, the cheesecake was ok, tasty, deconstructed . The tiramasu was actually a shock when it arrived on an almost empty plate with 4 short, little finger sized sausages , with a few small white blobs of something else on the plate, we were going to share it but there wasn’t enough . Not value for money. It all just seemed a bit tired and not really interested. Shame that the anticipation didn’t match the reality.

T. b.

Nice spot to enjoy brekkie or brunch

R. M.

Very nice food and interesting menu. Also a whole menu of gluten free options. The chicken livers in port wine with Yorkshire puddings was very tasty.

B.

Friendly staff, nice environment and good food . Will go back

T. B.

Great spot for a brunch with friends, or a cosy dinner. Super accommodating staff, beautiful food and delish cocktails

P. M.

Delicious food, service a little rushed from the young wait staff last Fri night, however during the day the more mature staff were splendid, so maybe work on your night service. We will be back when we return next Jan for our annual three weeks holiday! Best wishes for 2021!

P. C.

Been coming here for years. Great spot, very accommodating and one of the only places that can deliver a spicy curry. Their omelets are great too. Younger kids would enjoy the duck feeding

A. T.

Wonderful food, lovely, friendly, smiling staff. Great price considering the quality. Great wine selection. Beautiful location. Couldn't find anything to fault. Thoroughly recommended. Obviously well known as it was full on a Wednesday night.

N. L.

Great food, reasonable prices and fast service. I enjoyed eating here. Scallop and Snapper risotto was delish. Great atmosphere. We got a great table outside in the sun. The place was packed but food was delivered so fast.

D.

Very good service, very good food every thing was perfect. Even the floor staff offer us table to sit near fire place too. 5 start to everyone for making our visit worth.. As a chef my self my expectations are alway's high when I go out to eat without a doubt this restaurant full fill all. Thanks again sew you guy's soon.

E.

Wonderful staff that made us feel at home. Food and coffee was great. If we were locals, we would come again! Great staff is what makes or breaks an experience for me, so please tell them all great job :)

S. M.

Brilliant, service fantastic especially meeting my specific needs, food divine, setting by the river beautiful, we had dinner here then so lovely we came back for lunch the next day before heading home to Auckland. Our new favorite

M.

Amazing food, amazing staff!

R. M.

Great service, yum food. Good gluten free selection

G.

Absolutely beautifully presented and tasty lunch

A. a. M. E.

We like going here for breakfast the food and service is usually always good. We Dropped in tonight for dessert and the food wasn't up to the same high standard we are used to and the service was very inconsistent between staff. The coffee was great but we probably should have gone to Plume for dessert instead.

M.

The MMK eye fillet was delicious and the staff was very friendly

S. R.

Food was delicious and the service was great

P. W.

Fantastic first time experience with my girlfriend, not too many vegetarian options or cold drinks like iced coffee/chocolate, milkshakes, etc. (That I could find on the menu)... Despite that though, the rustic theme and location definitely catches the eye hidden away from the busyness upstairs; even the bridge it's located near adds to the the clever appeal, oddly enough. We had a witty waitress called Olivia, a real delight that complimented the establishment and made any of it's shortcomings feel worthwhile all the same. Based on first impressions, I'd highly recommend experiencing this little wee place and enjoying a time to soak in the atmosphere it's based in.

A.

Very nice setting, even though it was fairly busy on the Sunday we were there, dishes came quickly, good tastes and reasonable portion sizes for the price.

J. S.

Ok, not its usual amazing food. A bit disappointing. Food was cold. Desserts yummy, staff amazing entree was grest not so the main. Usially i give it 5 stars...standard dropped a little and was not as full as usual

S. W.

This place is awesome. Starters, mains and dessert were all outstanding; and the wine selection topped it off. A really awesome setting and Mike made us feel right at home. The Vintry upstairs is the perfect spot for your night cap also.

G. B.

One of the nicest restaurants I've ever been to. Great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have a bit of everything on their menu, also really nice baked stuff (the brownies are unbelievably yummy). The staff is super friendly, warm atmosphere, nice seating (also nice outdoor seating by a river). Great creative idea with the paper on the tables that people can paint on (fun for kids!).

R.

Fantastic food at reasonable prices in an excellent location

S.

Only been there once, but the 4 of us were very happy with our food. Great seafood risotto, good salad, very yummy tiramisu. Good setting too with the river in back. The wait staff were lovely and helpful.

J.

It was fantastic!! Gotta great seat & even tho they were busy the service was fast and efficient & I achieved everything I went there for. Just coffee ☕ today

B. M.

Amazing fresh seafood in the Snapper & Scallop risotto as well the creamy seafood chowder. Great atmosphere and staff. Great brunch, lunch and dinner. A definite go-to when up this way, just under the movie theatre and next to the Farmers Market area. Indoor or outdoor options for seating with outdoor overlooking the river.

C.

Zoe really looked after us today - amazing service - great explanation of the menu for our dietry requirments and helped with birthday celebration lunch - making it extra special - highly recommend

S. C.

Great food and lovely setting. Outdoor seating also.

S.

Warm welcome gorgeous setting food delicious thank you 🙂

L. v. W.

Lovely setting, vibrant atmosphere, contemporary decor, good variety of meals all add up to an enjoyable experience. Would only ask that they extend the menu to include more non-meat dishes and that they brief their waitrons more thoroughly about the ingredients used.

P. M.

Despite being told they were too full to reserve a table we fronted anyway, with the mutt, and had a great steak and seafood spread. Waiter was attentive although couldn't get details on the dishes when it was delivered by someone else. Great they're dog friendly on the patio.

C.

We had a delicious meal here. Good environment and professional staff add to make a delightful experience.

M. F.

The food was okay, but for the price we expected better. The starter was very nice. The seafood paella was dry, although the seafood was fresh and tasted good. The vegetable risotto was bland, the rice was overcooked. Nice choice of wines. Staff could be better, took them ages to take our order and bring the food. Waiter even corrected my pronunciation of word paella (which felt a bit rude and he even didn't know how to do it properly). Overall not impressed.

d. b.

Nice river setting and outside seating area. We had to remind the waitress of our wine. The camembert steak dish. the camembert I would of expected it to be slightly melted and warm. Appeared just a piece cut and placed on the steak cold. My wifes dish was excellent and both wines rose and pinot noir were lovely

J. H.

Great menu selection, fresh seafood. Scallop starter was particularly delicious. Definitely will stop in again.

P. S.

Superb food, excellent wine selection and great service. Went there for dinner with my 2 & 4 year old girls. Waiter came and dropped off felt tip pens for them to draw all over the brown paper table cloth. 3 course meal for them for $16. Good sized portions for them too. 2 year old wasn't keen to eat the pasta, until the waitress fed her! She was just the perfect host especially as I don't think she was even in our section. As far as the adult meals went, fantastic fish and perfectly cooked scotch fillet. Can really recommend going here.

R.

Lovely food but not cheap

C.

Very broad menu with some excellent and interesting options. Friendly staff and good coffee too. Recommend.

H.

Stopped here for breakfast. It was fabulous. The atmosphere was great, the fire was on (it was a cold winter morning) and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The meal was delicious and was well presented. there was also plenty for vegetarians. Would definitely recommend going here.

D. “. D.

You can tell some thought has been put into the menu with more than the usual suspects on offer. Chicken livers and the toasted coconut bread were great. You do pay around $5 more for some dishes than in the other cafes that are close by, but I guess that's for the riverside view.

T. M. C.

Great atmosphere with friendly staff. Nice variety of food with some daily seasonal specials. Good selection of wine and beers. Everything at a reasonable price. Location is beautiful next to the creek.

K.

Despite being really busy, service was great and quick. One of the best ever egg bene's (with mushrooms and actual cooked spinach) All the meals we saw looked beautiful, look forward to coming back.

B. C.

Very hard to fault this place!! Fab friendly service and food is fantastic!! There is a good range of meals at reasonable prices and the kids meals are a good price for a choice of starter, main and a dessert. We enjoyed our dinner out so much, we went back for brunch the next day - again great!! Highly recommended :)

R. D.

Good food and menu, latte was small for an alegedly large one but otherwise fine. Service was so so. Went back the next day and even in a virtually empty shop I had finished my latte before the muffin arrived, so not impressed with service...and the waitress argued otherwise :-I

S. D.

The meal and service received at the Matakana Market Kitchen was outstanding. I dine out regularly and can easily say the meal was one of the best I've had this year and I'll definitely be returning.

T.

Lovely food. Wonderful staff

b.

Had a quick eat before the movies. Excellent waiting staff and sevice with our meals served in good time The menu had many tempting meal choices accompanied by a good wine list. Pork spare ribs were delicious which I had with a lovely glass of matakana pinot gris. Will definitely be back.

P. B.

Delicious food & excellent selection of wines. I'll recommended this place to people that want to enjoy 5 star cuisine. I had a Pleasant dining experience & will recommend this restaurant. Price range does vary, $10 - $55.

P.

Great ambiance and service. Blue Nose main was delightful.

S. J.

Good place. Had seafood risotto and it was best I ever had. Very filling though. If I had to fault anything. The water in the river was brown LOL😂 Seriously it was good experience. Can imagine when really busy you would need to allow a bit more time to dine.

S. S.

Love the place! However, this visit was a little disappointing as the lady tending to our table was probably tired as she didn't bother to check the plates that she brought & placed on the table. Each one was wet...The food is good, usually.

B. N.

Good service and fairly priced. The food was relatively quick to come out, and they were getting fairly busy. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal here. Would come back for another meal again soon

A. P.

Warm place, nice and comfortable, beautiful set up of the tables. Pricing was good, food was okay, we had to wait a little while to be served for our food, and the desserts were delicious. Will go again at another time.

A. F.

Loved it.. Food quality was beyond my expectation.. I will definitely visit many more times.. The staff is very helpful and awesome..

G. M.

Ate here twice over Easter. This restaurant knows its level and pitches fully. Friendly, observant and capable staff. Lots of them and a great vibe. Vast menu, delicious and great value. No surcharge. Good on them all round.

C. D.

The restaurant was awesome. We had the pork belly fingers here which were the best i have ever had. The steak was cooked to perfection. Chicken liver was out of the world, the splash of ornage peels added a dovone flavour to the taste. Definitely a must go place for those visiting Matakana.

D. K.

Great breakfast was had here... service was a little slow but they were quite busy! Lovely sitting outside by the river!

C.

Love this place. They have great atmosphere and a huge selection on meals. The dietary options are also impressive. Definitely worth a visit if you are new to the area.

A. B.

Awesome Food and Service Every Time and a beautiful view of the river if you sit outside. A Peaceful place to Dine. Hard to Beat.

L.

Very good food with excellent service. Would recommend sitting outside next to the stream as it's so peaceful watching the ducks swimming.

W. W.

Had a great afternoon here enjoying a leisurely lunch. The food & service was excellent and not too pricey, worth a visit if you are in the area. Best to book a reservation at the weekend as it is a popular place to eat

H. M.

Wonderful catch up with family. My meal was divine.. Snapper and Scallop Risotto.

K. M.

Great variety of food, friendly staff, nice and warm on a winter's night. I was a little overdressed, but that's on me not them. Would recommend

R. Z.

Great food, great service. Outdoor seating in a beautiful setting next to the river. It was so nice we came back twice.

D.

Very impressive extensive menu, we went for breakfast but you can also have the lunch options for breakfast. Fantastic variety of dishes that are not the standard boring fare. I could go back every day for a week & still have something different. Very friendly staff.

N. R.

The In-laws took the family there for a thank you treat. Not eaten there before, but enjoyed the experience and look forward to eating there again and trying out more of the menu.

J. L.

I’ve been to a few restaurants in Matakana and this has been by far the best value for money. If you’re looking for hearty meals with generous portions in this region, do yourself a favour and go here instead of vineyard restaurants... the location is lovely, the staff is great, food is just beautiful. Next time I’m in Matakana I’ll go to the vineyards just for wine-tasting and then eat here!

R. G.

10/10 We dined here Monday night for a friends 18th. Our waiter (Matt) was patient and knowledgable, remembering by ear all 11 of our orders including one with 5 different allergies. He also provided us with great entertainment for a Monday night. On top of this the food was superb and we will definitely be returning in the near future.

A. B.

The fist staff member we came across (think he might have been the duty manager) was a little rude and not welcoming at all. But from that point everything else was great, well priced food that was very tasty and well presented and a great location next to the river. Well recommended if you can get past the guy at the counter :).

M.

Absolute must when visiting matakana attention to detail staff make you feel welcome and has great variety cake, muffins have been visiting this place last 5 years.does not disappoint me.

J.

Nice place. People, foods, interior design all were pretty good. Only one small thing was my flatwhite which could be better.

R. S.

First time I've been and I wasn't disappointed. Beautiful location and the service was superb. I had visitors to NZ with me and it made me feel proud to be a kiwi. Will be back for sure.

C. T.

Lovely place to relax, great food and coffee

S. H.

Always delightful and buzzing, chefs are happy to cater to those with dietary requirements and not just with a salad! Yipee! We love the big vege breakfast they make vegan for us.

E. K.

Amazing meal, great service. All three of us had exceptional meals. 100% recommend this fabulous venue. Then head upstairs to The Vintry for a wine afterwards.

J.

The duck is awesome. The ribs have a unique flavor but some of the best I've had also their breakfast menu and coffee is excellent.

R.

Enjoyed our lunch today Very welcoming staff and our two dogs also loved the attention First time visit and we will come again.

L.

Food is absolutely delicious. Can't wait to come back. Perfect spot located next to the river.

G.

Great food in a super spot next to the river. The staff are really helpful and add to the experience. Nothing is too much trouble, well worth a visit

T.

We don't dine out very often but my business partner shouted us a meal so we chose to go to MMK. I was amazed by how good the food was and found it good value for money too. They were really friendly and I'd definitely go again. No complaints from us.

J. W.

Food was fresh and delicious also you can sit outside on a nice day have a drink from their great wine and beer selection recommend this place too all .we will be back for sure. A++

F. G.

Went to MMK on Saturday 6th October for my birthday. Lovely staff as always Very personable without being OTT. Busy as always but at were served promptly. I chose the meatballs which were okay that's about it. For dessert I chose the apple tort which was mega really yummy. Definitely worth a visit.. I usually go for the scallop risotto which is also yummy.

N. P.

Great fresh food. Good beer selection. They'll get a craft beer from upstairs for you if you want a larger selection. It can get busy but it is worth the wait.

G. H.

This place is a real hidden gem. The brunch menu is absolutely superb and everything else looks fantastic. Whether you eat inside with the roaring fire in winter or outside overlooking the stream this is a great place for lunch or dinner.

M. H.

Great service, great food, always a pleasure to go there. Miss this place now that we have moved out of the area.

M. O.

Never been disappointed by this busy little local eatery and the fresh Hapuka washed down with a glass of Pinot Gris that I had last night was no exception. MMK has a casual, warm and relaxing ambience and Mike who runs the front of house with his staff are the most welcoming of hosts. The fresh new menu includes local produce with something to suit all tastes including gluten free and vegetarian options. There is a well considered selection of wines including some from the local Matakana winemakers and the beers are good too. Mike is a craft beer enthusiast so he keeps a decent selection of brews from around the country and is happy to advise on what to match with the food. Looking for an excuse to go back already.

B.

Awesome service and very nice food

E.

The food was fantastic and the service was speedy. The outdoor seating area is lovely. There is a small playground right outside which worked well for entertaining our little ones.

L. F.

Great food - really fresh and good variety for all dietary requirements. Also has nice views over river, good service and good location right by market area in village

C.

I took my wife and parents. The food is perfect in presentation and portion size. The food description is accurate to what is served. 3 entrees 4 mains 4 desserts plus wine and beer $258

C.

We had a great breakfast sat next to the river with the morning light. Quality of ingredients and cooking was very good. Definitely would good back

M. L.

It's ok... the place is insanely busy on a market day so it's quite a stressful experience. The food is fine but tiny portions and not so enjoyable. I'd rather go to the markets and have yummy food there!

S.

Had the panko fish and chips, crispy and yummy. Great location to sit and watch the ducks on the river

L. B.

The place is nice and the attention is ok. Food is average and nothing bad to say. They can improve a lot but it's ok to have a breakfast or a normal meal.

A. R.

The veg burger called "HIPSTER" at Tram car was really nice, i usually dint consisder veg to be food haha but my gutt feeling took me over and i'm convinced that it was one of the best veg burger i ever had.

n.

Fantastic food, excellent options for almost every dietary restriction, very reasonably priced for what you get. All in a warm, cosy, comfortable environment.

K.

Very good meal, amazing service. Outlook is beautiful overlooking the river. Had seafood both courses and was cooked perfectly.

J. R.

Love this place & surrounds by the river.Busy even at lunchtime on a wet Friday. Good seating inside or out. Good coffee & service

K. P.

Just walking in, the experience was perfect: the decor, the music, the relaxed diners and friendly staff all made us happy. We had to wait a little longer than we wanted for our food, but it was worth it, so fresh and tasty, and hey. . . this is small town New Zealand, where waiting is a sign of care and not neglect. I think we will come back tonight for dinner. It was a great casual place with 4-star service to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Maybe you would like something flashier, but we liked this just fine, 'cause in NZ flash isn't always better.

k.

Fantastic service, great food, good atmosphere without too much noise and the music is at a far more bearable level than most (actually a good level) Forget my previous comments I have now been here three times and every time the meal has been better than the last the service is always outstanding , the noise from other patron's was as little longer loud on the last night but damn that was a great meal quick service (on a very busy night) highly recommend.

J.

As advertised. Great local food, little bit of boutique shopping, usuall some local sounds and of course the setting is mint. Restaurant eats right on the river if you wish a bit of table service with quality food. The people are all passionate which is Great! Traffic, well thats just shite. But wot do u expect. Very very simple solution, arrive around 8 or shortly after, since it shuts at 1 dont leave with them all! Duh leave around 11 or spoend until evening and leave.

F. M.

Good service, friendly staff, plenty of dining options for a meal, brunch or cuppa. Their green goddess was good.

B.

Great food. Amazing playground. Directly on a little river(li). Our family had a really enjoyable time!

T.

Staff were really rushed being a Saturday, meal was nice and the astmosphere was great. No table clothes like the picture just a sheet of brown paper on the tables

L.

Excellent meal, we eat a basically vegan diet and to find somewhere to eat where we can have a choice from the menu is such a novelty. We will definitely be coming back here.

L.

Lovely setting. Yummy food. Wait staff were lovely and friendly.

P.

Lovely location, good food. Staff are helpful and happy

G.

The most beautiful setting overlooking the river. The best food and friendly capable staff. Excellent value and pleasant experience.

D.

Location ☆☆☆☆☆ Limited Cake Selection ☆☆☆ Coffees ☆☆ [cold] Service somewhat slow but it was a lazy Sunday afternoon so perhaps the slow service was deliberate ☆☆☆

S.

Great service, friendly staff. Restaurant a bit outdated and needs a makeover. 7 out of 10 for meal.

r.

Wonderful service , beautiful food, was surprised how fast food was cooked even though they appeared to be very busy. Will definitely be going back

A.

I got the vegan falafel wrap with beetroot hummus and oh my god it was delicious 👍👍 the best wrap I ever had (including from my non vegan days).

M.

Good experience. I'll be back!

S.

Lovely food and generous servings. Staff friendly and helpful. Nice coffee. Will return again.

D.

Lovely atmosphere, delicious food, definitely recommend

E.

Food was yummy. Nice big servings. Friendly staff

M.

We had miso salmon and Italian salad today, both exceptional, thanks.

L.

Had the baked cheese entree which was good, green with envy risotto with side of polenta fries. Very yummy. Cider not good tho

H. C.

What a delicious meal. Staff were exceptionally helpful and pleasant. Would highly recommend a visit.

Y.

Great atmosphere and service. Food was very delicious also!

C.

Excellent avocado toast, great views of the river. Can take large parties and has a laidback vibe.

K.

We've tried just about everywhere else in the Matakana area so went to MMK for Sunday lunch, nice location, friendly helpful staff. Husband ordered Quinoa Salad, he enjoyed but could have done with a bit more. I ordered Fish and Crab Cakes, sorely disappointed as I was served potato cakes, not a skerrick of crab and 2 small dobs of fish in both cakes. The Asian dressing was delicious and carried the meal however this was scarce and had to ask for more. So, don't order the Fish & Crab cakes because you will get Potato Cakes. Staff member wanted to debate this instead of passing on critique to chef. Waaa waaahhhh

A.

We have visited this restaurant several times over the last several years and find it to be consistently good.

H.

Lovely place to stop for a coffee and a treat. Love the warm fire when it's cold. I had the brownie today - wow, moreish!!

N.

Great food! I love the coffee; excellent customer service.

M.

Excellent restaurant, good service and very full menu.

M.

Great place right on the river

B.

The food is great! Even for low carb people like us! Lovely staff!

O.

Excellent service, fast and delicious!

C. H.

Brilliant service, food amazing and coffee top notch. Was recommended by staff at Leigh Central Motel so a hearty thanks to them too.

K.

Lovely dining experience, our waitress was an absolute delight

N.

Great lunch. Nice selection of goods for both adults n children

S.

Beautiful food, great vibe, friendly staff - Loved it!

P.

Great food, good coffee, interesting surroundings and great service. Easy to tecommend

P.

Fantastic service and decor. Shame the ribs aren't as good as they were three years ago. I loved the pepper beef pie!!!

T. M.

Sprung lunch for 11 today staff were excellent no fuss food great and service.

C.

Warm, cozy atmosphere with quality food. Perfect for an evening meal with a movie upstairs at the cinema or outside for lunch while watching the ducks.

G.

High quality food and good service. Recommend booking in advance especially during weekends and public holidays as gets quite busy.

Z.

Excellent atmosphere, food is exquisite and great service with friendly staff.

K.

Great location, nice food and coffee. Highly recommended for families and group of friends. Thanks for the great service 👌

R.

Great location poor service if just after a quick coffee and muffin. Food looked great from what I saw

j.

Not much to not like at this place. Great well portioned brunch that equally matched a great setting. Will be back.

E. R.

Such delicious food, lovely ambience and views plus friendly service. Well worth it!

C.

Good quality fusion food at reasonable price. Quick and accurate service. In my opinion One of the best restaurants in Matakana.

C.

Fantastic cafe/restaurant in the gorgeous Matakana village. Amazing food, great coffee, relaxing atmosphere topped off with lovely staff. 😊

M.

Excellent food, great setting and a place one should experience at least once.

P.

Fantastic food and excellent service. A great place for breakfast if you visit Matakana Market.

R.

Great setting. Food was good, with good choice of options. $8 for a moccachino in a bowl.

A.

Delicious food, great service, pretty spot.

L. M.

Food great.very lively atmosphere and good service

M.

Food was lovely, excellent atmosphere and the staff are delightful.

R.

Delicious food and great wine selection. ... very casual and friendly wait staff.

J.

Good tasty food. Attentive service. Somewhat barnlike surroundings, but a good lunch.

S.

Love this place, highly recommend, great food, great service,

M.

Very nice food. Good service 👍

M.

Great food & service. Beautiful location as well. I recomend the baked camembert.

P.

Fine food all good

B.

Best restaurant we visited in matakana awesome food and amazing setting

M.

It's the greatest little treasure trove to visit!!!!!!I've never yet been disappointed in what's on offer!!!You Must Go!!!!!

C. F.

Lovely Saturday market. Doggie sit service in case you bring Fido. Lots if fresh produce and other eats.

P.

Always love the food here. So much choice

G.

It was busy on a Wednesday and for good reason. The good was excellent although slightly pricey. The specials more than made up for it.

T.

Great service and food

W.

This place is worth driving to Matakana especially to visit! The food, the location and the service is fabulous.

s.

Beautiful food and outstanding service. Highly recommend !

C.

Always nice, especially on the river side. A change of menu would be refreshing though.

W. S.

Great food. Family friendly. Great atmosphere. A must try when in Matakana.

T.

Nice food, OBV wine is always good!! We had great service from Pippa!

L.

Lovely menu and good staff at this Restaurant Good atmosphere with a view down to the river

K.

Very interesting. Lovely shops good food

J.

Just cant fault this place, always great food, coffee and super happy and interested staff.

M.

Very good food & generous portions

D. I.

Good food, helpful staff, tables cleared rapidly and in a lovely setting.

T.

Have had numerous lunches and dinners here. Food is superb, every time.

L. J.

Nice food and good range of dishes. Friendly efficient service. Recommend +++

A.

Realy nice food, great service.

J.

We bring tours here and they have a ball. Yet to have an even slightly negative experience here. Love it.

G.

Lovely place with delicious food, good place to stop by if you planing to go to beach

J. F.

Wonderful ambiance and great food. Service was excellent.

L.

Had a great meal, food is excellent.

c.

Friendly staff good food and the best home made dips to go with the breads

A.

Friendly crew and the food is always yummy!

R.

Favorite restaurant serving stunning food and always gluten free options. Yum!

B.

Great food, great location, good wine list, and experienced staff. Cheers team

J.

Great food. Friendly staff.

J.

Great food in the middle of Matakana next to a little stream plentiful of different food you can try.

T.

Excellent dinner, couldn't fault the quality. Worry about the wording though..

J.

Tasty and reasonably priced

N.

Lovely view over the river. Cosy place on a cold day. Lovely soup.

K.

Absolutely delicious, divine food and service, i love this place. Highly recommended

J.

Food was great and the garden was a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the sun

A.

Good food good service was nice looking out to the creek.

P.

Great food, great atmosphere, excellent value for money.

J.

Great wine selection and delicious menu with good choices for all speed and preferences.

K. D.

Fantastic service and great food....especially enjoyed the Arigold cocktail!

B.

Food ok. Coffee a little burnt. Service friendly but not seemingly organised.

r.

Beautiful meal in lively atmosphere. Thank you

M.

Good place to eat. Good food. Good service. Good aspect by the river.

D.

Good range of five dollar meals, tasty, large, family friendly, amazing value

R.

Very good Food. Very noisy but I suppose that is a sign of popularity.

B.

Fantastic food as always, had the lamb which was cooked to perfection. MMK has become a regular spot for us.

J.

Very nice meal in a pleasant setting. A little tight on space

M.

Nice place for a lovely break on the creek's shore.. good food

W.

Amazing food and service all day , very nice location

K.

Awesome food little slow on service but generally worth the wait.

S.

Family dinner out with elderly parents . Great service & food. Love MMK for its consistency time after time. Thx

S.

Incredibly accommodating to me being vegan, and the food was great!

L.

Great service. Extensive menu. Delicious food.

D.

Lovely spot, fantastic food. Never disappoints

J.

Crispy coated eggs, worth the drive. Best place for brunch

R.

Great meal and the strawberry smooth you is the best

M.

Wow. The food is simply amazingly good but it's expensive AF

S.

Love this place food and staff great. Quick service too

S.

awesome location / setting. excellent food and service !

M.

Great restaurant in Matakana. Extensive menu. Lovely position by the river

R.

Beautiful food. Not the cheapest but great quality.

M.

Do a lovely almond milk coffee. Best I've had.

N.

Always consistent, quality, quantity and fantastic staff.

S.

Huge selection of dishes and the service is quick and friendly.

K.

Great food atmosphere and service. I will be back.

S.

Nice place for all your meals, or just a glass of wine.

J.

Sitting outside, a view of the river, great food, an idle lication for a ddink and food after exploding the greater Peninsula area.

D.

Pleasant staff and pleasant setting. Best of all they are open all day

L.

Excellent food & good staff keeping up with orders

P.

Great food and very helpfull/friendly staff

A.

Great for lunch, right by the river. Excellent food

V.

Was very good. Lovely meal as always

J.

Great food and service, kids menu good too

R.

Love taking the family here to relax and enjoy good food or coffee

C.

Amazing steaks!! Nice decor and friendly staff.

C.

Pretty setting good service tasty food.

M.

Always great food and friendly service

J.

Good food, great service!

N.

Really amazing food, very awesome staff

L.

Fantastic food and service. Nice venue.

J.

Food was great staff were fantastic.

A.

This is one of my favourite Matakana restaurants - lovely food and setting, always great.

T.

Despite the crowd, the terrace is peaceful. The food is good

n.

Always first class food and amazing staff.

S.

Excellent food and service was outstanding

P.

The lunch meal that we had, was well worth going back again.

B.

Lovely goats cheese brioche buns

D.

Awesome service great food freindy stuff we will be back

Y. S.

Nice food, coffee, atmosphere, friendly staff

N.

Very tasty and friendly to our dogs.

B.

Excellent food and service...now our regular

K.

Incredible brunch - baked avocado was so different and delicious

M.

Find is always excellent. Lovely location and attentive staff.

C.

Very nice meal and friendly staff.

B.

Great location, very good food and service

A.

Great menu fantastic location helpful staff

W.

Great food and very good service.

M.

Great food, friendly&helpful staff.

A.

Lovely place to eat, lovely food and staff

O.

Consistent quality often busy so book

L.

Loved this place. Loved the fish thai curry

S.

Amazing food and wines, food and service. A real treat

P.

Great place great service great food Great coffee!!

L.

Great food, great service, lovely setting

K.

A beautiful meal for my husband's birthday!

J.

Good place for a bite to eat with a large or small group

C.

Nice place to eat

S.

Well worth a visit. Much enjoyed the duck ravioli.

K.

Nice coffee and friendly environment

A.

Very good!

R.

Lovely food, good service

H.

Great location with awesome outdoor dining area.

P.

Always lovely to eat there

S.

Great food

S.

Nice location and food, service a little under par.

M.

Served a lot of people with great service.

R.

Good vibes in this place ! Perfect for eating a lunch

D.

Good food and nice sitting out in the sun.

R.

Great food , great service loooooved it 😃😃

E.

Fantastic choice.

G.

Always great food and service!

K.

Wonderful gluten free menu available

m.

Beautiful setting, great food

M.

Fabulous place. Just love it.

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