Reviews of Zane Grey's Restaurant and Bar. (Restaurant) in Paihia (Northland).

Zane Grey's Restaurant and Bar

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69 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand

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Reviews of Zane Grey's Restaurant and Bar

H. W.

Great atmosphere and seating by the pier. The fish and chips were average but the fresh oysters were great! A bit pricey though

A. E.

Arrived late, in evening, friendly fast service. Superb greenlipped mussels, Angus cheese burger thrilled my 11 year old 'Great chips'. Highly recommended for ambience and wait service. Even went extra mile and took our photo.

A. Y.

Relaxing atmosphere and great customer service. The food and drinks that we have are great! Especially the risotto and lamb shank! Yum yum yum!

S. G.

The first thing I noticed is how the staff put a big smile on our faces the moment we walked in. That’s really important, what a difference it makes. The entire night, all of the staff, all of them, were incredibly kind and friendly, and actually looked like they enjoyed their work! There’s actually no negative feedback at all that I can possibly think of for their service... just keep doing everything that you’re currently doing! The food was fantastic, had the lamb shank, wife had the pork belly - both were just absolutely incredible. The atmosphere is also great, really, it’s driven by the staff. Friendly, warm, exciting, great for families but also for couples. The big fish tank in the middle is a bit of a novelty, as well as the view! Very glad we came here and would definitely come again!

B.

Great location on the pier, although no close parking. Breakfast was very good, the eggs Bennie with mushrooms was good and the eggs on toast with bacon were on point. Service was good. The coffee they use, best with milk. Had Dinner later.. The Eye fillet which although good, wasn’t filling and Lamb shank seemed better value. Some better red vino options by the glass

H.

Despite being short staffed due to the impact of covid, we were very pleasantly surprised when we decided to eat there for hubby's birthday. The front of house staff were extremely efficient, friendly and happy to accommodate our requests. Nothing was too much trouble and we didn't wait too long for anything. The menu is very simplified, but the food was good. Our meals came in good time and the service was really good. The food (prawns, mussels, chowder, lamb shank and fish) was wonderful. Beautifully presented, and perfect portion sizes. We felt really satisfied with everything we had. No complaints at all and they were really nice to our boys when they approached asking for hot drinks etc. The impact of covid restrictions on our hospitality sector has hit hard and it is obvious that many businesses are struggling, so we need to take every chance we can to support them. We have no regrets going to Zane Grey's, they managed to pull off an amazing meal and service experience with very few staff, in this weird pandemic world. Well done.

R. C. G.

Beautiful atmosphere but less than average service. Gorgeous veranda overlooking the Paihia wharf with sunset views. The ambiance is upscale and romantic, with modern furnishings and vintage lighting. Drinks are overpriced, as you’d expect from one of the trendier tourist spots along the Paihia strip. Bartending service is slow and inattentive.

W. S.

Came here for brunch, very good view and comfy seatings outside, was quite impress with the setup. The utensils were clean but the paper towels were a bit rusty, probably need to clean out the tray outside every once in awhile. Anyway, we ordered the smoke salmon hash and the mushroom pie and a couple of smoothies. The smoothies was average, probably better to go to Tanks for this. But the smoke salmon hash was quite good, love the hash mixed with some onions. The creamy mushroom pie is also pretty good, nicely flavour, without needing to add any salt or pepper at all. So this place does pretty good food

A.

Best breakfast I've had in ages! Smoked salmon on potato hash, and the open creamy mushroom pie are full of flavour and to die for. Friendly staff too. Good coffee too

C.

I really liked this restaurant as it had a nice menu and great tasting food. very nice setting

A. A.

Lovely restaurant with absolutely amazing views of the ocean. we went at night but I'd definitely recommend going during the day (brunch or lunch) to really get the picturesque views. Food is too notch and customer service brilliant.

A. J.

I love the location, food and staff of this place. It's located in the city center with amazing views of the water and boats, perfect for romantic date nights. The food was absolutely stellar. I ordered the saffron risotto and my partner ordered the herb crusted snapper. Both were divine and cooked to perfection. I also recommend the chocolate mousse. The last time I tasted something like that was at Wolfgang Puck's restaurant in Manila. Lastly, the service was great! We have checked out a few places before settling into this one and they had the friendliest staff among all of them. Lucy, our server, went the extra mile. Checking on us every few minutes to see if we needed anything. She even served our dessert in the deck outside of the restaurant. Great job to the team!

K.

Beautiful atmosphere and lovely friendly staff. We enjoyed Belgium waffles for breakfast, they were delicious! Highly recommend, would definitely return.

l. i. g.

Nice view of the bay from where you eat, service was good, food was great. Enjoyed the complimentary polynesian raw fish treat, and the tempura soft shell crab, fish of the bay however doesn't go well with the beans imo but was good to try something different. 👍

D.

Fantastic service with a beautiful view. Its also no windy at all as the glass rail breaks the wind to a gentle breeze so even on a windy day its relaxing. Food was amazing and coffee was perfect. Definately recommend.

S.

Right in the heart of Pahia town next to the wharf. Beautiful location. As you enter you are welcomed with a smile leading gku to your table. Staff who took care of us was LORENA. She's a gem from Argentina. Lorena u looked after us very well n we thank you for that. All the dishes prepared was perfectly cooked served with a beautiful presentation. Highly recommended no doubt about it.

P.

The view was superb and the food was even better. Excellent service, friendly and helpful. Can highly recommend the oysters, the swordfish and the mud cake for dessert.

S.

Had a lovely New Years Eve night at the Aquarium. Beautiful food in lovely surroundings. Staff were amazing. Very attentive with attention to detail. Thanks so much.

S.

Amazing food and outstanding service from Sean..will definately be back

K.

Quickly seated, with great customer service taking my order swiftly. Beautiful decaf espresso, and a good whole grain toast to see me through to lunch. Beautiful decor, bit hard to beat, sitting over the water!

V.

Family of 10 dinner, great staff. Lamb shanks on the menu. Delicious. Great fish tank. Sea views. Worth a visit and a relaxed beer and oyster.

E.

The ambiance was great with the lovely outlook over the waters. Food as ok however due to lack of staffs food arrived over an hour later but the staffs were very lovely! Would not recommend the fish of the bay but the lamb shank was ok but pricey!

K.

We had a great night out as a special treat for my little girl. Friendly, attentive staff all night with delicious meals. My daughter was fascinated watching the fish. Annalise was our waitress and she was very helpful.

S. K.

Had Pork belly & Kumara for entree, Herb crusted fish for the main and Brandy snaps for the Dessert along with Tuna & Hapuka fish complementary dish from the Chef.. all were well worth the money, it was our annual company dinner after golf. The staff is friendly and helpful, also very professional. The restaurant is quite spacious with music in the background surrounded with the beautiful Paihia sea.. ideal for dinners.. Also we won 3 Wine bottles 😍🥂🧡 Cheers to the Zane's team, Ziam + Joy thank you for making our evening beautiful😁

N.

Went here at the beginning of jan, some of the best service I've ever received! Staff were so lovely and food was great views were also so nice, would 100% come here again!

_. G. _.

Coffee was very good. Not to bitter and roasted well and serve hot. Brownie's were warm, soft and delicious. Carrot cake was very nice. Bayview cocktail and cider was nice Fish and Chips were good, fish was tasy, but batter very oily. Calamari was good and batter was very good, light and seasoned well. Dog sitting on seating was definitely not ideal, and unhygienic. Staff professional and friendly.

A.

We had an amazing time. Food was exceptional, presentation perfectly presented. Annalise is the perfect waitress that l have ever had, beautiful smile and personality her service was impressive. Audrey Harris

S. H.

This place was amazing, the staff were so inviting and friendly. The atmosphere and vibes from the place was so inviting and relaxing. The amazing views of the water. The food was absolutely sensational, with every penny. We both fall in love with every mouthful of food we had Thankyou for you service, we will definitely be coming back for more

李.

My husband and I both love the food, drinks and service here. The oysters are fat and fresh. The Greek style lamb shack is well cooked and very delicious, including the tomatoes and eggplants in it! Tiger pawn is also very good, the avocado and red kidney been taste excellent!

P.

What a beautiful spot in Paihia to watch the sunset! The outdoor seating area is looking over the sea. The service was 10/10! The bartenders are so chill and funny. They made an alcoholfree pina colada cocktail for me. The mussels were AMAZING! And the fish&chips was tasty too, just a little too oily (I could taste the oil), and of course the portion could always be bigger ;) Really good value for the price though!

L. M.

Absolutely gorgeous place to have dinner. I do recommend booking though as we did have a booking and they had to turn people away as not enough space. Saying that we did go on the 3rd of January so there was lots of people around. The food... WOW! outstanding! It was better than my expectations. We had the fish of the day which was snapper that day and also ordered lamp shank. And both were cooked to perfection. 100% recommended this place and will be comming back when we come back to Paihia next time. 😊

a. j.

Though it was easter and extremely busy we were able to score a table quite quickly with a waitress that went out of her way in serving us. I have total respect for hospo ppl that have to work public holidays. Food was very yummy did wait awhile but again totally understood why so was still happy

s. t.

Loved this place, it has the most stunning views. The food was great as well as the prices. The atmosphere was so inviting staff were very friendly. Highly recommend this place.

T.

Beautiful spot, amazing fresh food, and the best service I've had in Paihia my whole trip. Will definitely be back next time round 😍

P. G.

Awesome food and great atmosphere. Staff where very professional and friendly. Chief and the team cooked fantastic meals. Well done to everyone there. My partner and I will definitely be coming back.

D. S.

Food was good. Lack of wine selection on the red blends due to no stock. The oysters had too much broken shells for my liking. The mussel dish was steamed mussels prepared earlier with sauce drizzled over it instead of being cooked together.. That was disappointing. Unfortunately for them I make all these dishes from scratch so my expectations are very high.

P.

Great service and delicious food in a lovely outdoor setting. Brad was especially helpful offering advice on what to order and cheering up our day with charm and wit

G.

Just been to Zane Greys for dinner, the service was top notch as were the meals (fish and eye fillet for us) and the deserts (the panacota and the brulee. I can ralso recommend the Irish coffee to finish.

G.

Pricey, but you are in Paihia on the water. Not many vegetarian options, only salads. But it was very good, and you can add tofu. Calamari was apparently very good. The Zane Grey ale is so-so, but there’s a good selection of other drinks.

T. P.

The best spot in Paihia to hang out, with gorgeous views and comfortable seating. I can just sit here all day! Would love to see some healthier food available, then I wouldn't have any reason to leave :D maybe even a real juice coctail? Hey we can dream!

M.

Friendly service, good food and peaceful scenic surroundings. It was a great all-round evening.

M. C.

Zane Greys bar and restaurant. Nice place for a Sunday lunch drink. Been here a week, really nice to see the place develop under its new management, the young staff have grown into their roles over this week. Well done. We also watched Rays pass under where we were drinking.

G.

Best location to eat and drink in the region with fresh salads and seafood for a reasonable price. Beer and beverage selection is excellent as is service

B.

We have been there for a lunch and then a dinner at this great Restaurant, Wow. Good quality and very fresh ingredients used in all their meals. The portions are big and real value for money. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We have enjoyed Calamari, Salad with Prawns, Chicken Sausage starters and Seafood Chowder and some great coffee. Very Highly recommend to all future customers, come support our local businesses. Ample parking space in the area.

S. P.

it's was amazing to sum up the whole evening in one word it was mesmerizing nd overwhelming. The staff was friendly, ambience was so great nd food was too good..

S. R.

I visited this spot during my Northland trip. I must say, the aquarium was really nice! Was feeling like I was in a mini ‘National Aquarium of NZ, Napier’. I got a table alongside water. The wait stead very polite and had good customer service skills. I had a good time. I visited them on New Year’s eve, so the queue at the bar was obvious. They had some good selection of cocktails. Food was also good and the ambience was great! Would visit this place again in my next trip and would highly recommend! Cheers

A.

I had soup it was way too much oversalted and oysters were too milky and warm, couldn't eat them. Was quiet dissapointed 😭 but view and service was good.

I.

Great view, super location on the deck. Good staff, nice, friendly and competent. Chilled drinks. I had a burger which was really good, hubby had calamari, also very good. We both shared a salad which unfortunately had quite a lot of already rotted leaves in it. We also got ourselves wet bums as the pillows on the sofas had obviously been left outside overnight in the rain and you couldn't immediately tell, only after seeing the wet marks around the pillows on top. Potential for five stars!

m.

Amazing views. Great atmosphere.Good Live music. Friendly staff and the food was quality and portions was good size. Recommend booking in advance due to popular demand

M. M.

Stunning Restaurant with stunning views and the outside seating area is exquisite. The staff were welcoming and lovley and the food was delish (eggs bene and waffles for the kids). Top Restaurant in Paihia for breaky i say. Will definitely be returning.

G.

Great service. Riny and Danni are just awesome. All the team was very accommodating to find dietary options for my girlfriend. Thanks guys!

J.

Dined at both establishments 'The Dockside' (recommend the raw fish and ribs with cocktails) and the main restaurant, The Aquarium (recommend the eye filled and the chocolate mudcake) Both just outstanding

K. S.

Absolutely loved the atmosphere and the place, food was fantastic. I ordered sea food chauder, it was fresh, creamy and perfectly done 🤩🤩

W.

Went in for an afternoon wine, nice views - I can recommend the calamari with side salad.

L.

Decent food but a bit over priced for what it is. Location is spectacular but decor a little tired. Not bad but go for the location.

H.

A good place to have a fantastic dinner. You have sea view from most of the tables, the more inner ones face a gigantic aquarium with huge fish (only for display, not for eating ;-) ). The Service is very friendly, the food excellent. There are also good choices for vegetarians. A must when you are here.

S.

This was a lovely setting and the food was really great.

M.

Spur if the moment decision to have breakfast here but we sat on the seating over the water and both had the best eggs benedict I have ever had.

J.

Dinner and breakfast here. Breakfast was great out on the deck. Dinner lovely

G.

Had a beautifully cooked snack here. Understaffed due to Covid but still gave dood service with a smile.

T.

Stopped in for quick bite and coffee, great spot. Take a look at their indoor aquarium amazing. Food was great and lots of it well done to Zane Grey

M.

Basically paying for the nice seatings on the wharf. Selection of tap beers on the tap is average, they are mostly common beers like Heineken, Tiger,Monteith etc. no craft beers. They have their own Zane grey’s ale but it wasn’t for me. Food was slightly below standard. $28 fish n chips tastes like normal fish and chips, and the seafood chowder tasted like cream+ cheese+ bacon + frozen seafood, basically the one you cook at home. But the seating is very nice, outdoor couches with comfortable cushions and big sun umbrellas. Good place for a standard larger and bar snacks.

I.

Nice place to sit and enjoy. Food good, average, nothing outstanding but the service is superb. Will definitely be back 😀

B. S.

Great service with delicious food. Nice quiet accoustics and cosy with amazing table views. We are not big eaters, so asked for one portion of the fish & chips, this was not a problem and accomodated us well. We will be back

W.

Absolutely beautiful service and yummy food...I never do reviews but this experience required positive acknowledgement.

N.

Simply superb and delicious. Wonderful wonderful food and great service with a smile.

A.

Great food and friendly service - we took our freshly caught kingfish in here and they cooked it up for us! Thanks guys, much appreciated. May want to book in busy season

R.

Great staff and good choice of Gluten free meals and snacks.

I.

Beautiful food, great service and the location just cannot be beaten.

R.

Mmm. Ok. Could hardly order anything when there over Easter, as was sold out of most things. One small size Coke was $4.50 and was told could not get a large glass. Good view from the outdoor seating area.

D.

Great for sunset drinks and a snack. Can be busy so time it well. Nice and central to Paihia

K.

Had the chicken and polenta, charred corn and olive oil foam. The chicken was great but the polenta was superb. New owners have definitely made some excellent improvements.

C.

We went here on our last night for dinner. Beautiful setting, awesome service and fantastic meal. We both ordered the fish and chips. Crispy NON oily beer battered fresh fish, accompanied with a fresh salad and a decent amount of tartare sauce. Their coffee is excellent.

J.

Good food, friendly, efficient staff, will definitely recommend and return.

R.

Fantastic food at the aquarium, friendly staff. Beautiful location over the water. Definitely a must visit if your a fine food lover.

S.

Great spot on the water. Comfortable and relaxing. Good coffee and quick service. Then there was the food.... very uninteresting menu. We had 3 meals over the weekend and none were very enjoyable. Seafood chowder had a great depth of flavour but there was something missing. Seafood. And it was cold. After sending back for a reheat, still only lukewarm. Then two breakfasts, the hash was very disappointing. Cubed potatoes with 3 small slices of cold salmon. You'd think I'd learn but no, back for breakfast today. The mushroom pie, again cold. Nothing really complimented each other in the plate. Spend some time on the menu, food and serve it hot and you'll have the place rocking.

l.

Lovely Sammy served us and she was such a wee delight, and very good service from Sammy. The meal was lovely too fish and chips. The fish was so nice very crispy and melted in your mouth. We sat by the aquarium which was lovely watching the fish swim around. Thank you for a nice evening it was very pleasant.

A.

The lady who took us to our table was very nice and very helpful. Our waiter started of good but lost the interest in us as she was more interested in chatting up the two guys at the table behind us. Food is very nice.

T.

To be honest the service was slow. We had empty food plates and beer glasses sitting on our table for ages. Even when they collected our empty water jugs they left everything sitting there. With 4 staff at the bar, a quarter tables full it was pretty average service. Good views and good food though. Well done to the chef's.

M.

Superb location and the staff are very friendly and super helpful. The quality of food however, is below average. It has been like this for a while now. Such a fantastic spot with a lot of potential, a lot could be improved on the menu as well as the appearance.

c.

Nice lounge chairs to sit on with your favorite drink. Relax and unwind. Stunning views over the water.

A.

Amazing service and food was fantastic not to mention the sea views. Would of been 5 stars however tables were not dry and seats were damp when coming in for breakfast. Seats should be angled to avoid damp and tables should be clean and dry on guest arrival 😊 Would still recommend.

h.

Stoped in for drinks and had wine and beer which were just great. Service was very good and friendly. Love the views could spend hours here just kicking back with a cold one.

K.

Had a lovely meal with friends, although the weather was shocking. The atmosphere was very pleasant, and the staff very helpful and very busy. We felt the lighting was a wee bit too moody and could have been a bit stronger so as to see what we were eating. Water side views were lovely.

M.

I have been here a few times. The location is the big draw. Beautiful views and nice sized outdoor space with more open hours than most in the Northland. I'm not rating this place for drinks. I don't drink. Instead, this is completely about food. First, don't come here expecting any real options if you are vegetarian or have food allergies. There just isn't much on the menu. But, that is normal in NZ as I've experienced a general disregard from others as a vegetarian. People just don't seem to care or like the idea. (Over generalized but my experience). The staff is nice and friendly which is great. But, the food is really bar food. When it got busy my fries took quite awhile to arrive, I had to check on them, and they were soggy and missing the extra side. I'm sure this isn't the common experience, but it is a red flag. If the place is busy, just be aware. I can't give it more than 3 stars because of the food and the lack of options if you have any real food restrictions. What I have eaten was fine, but easily forgettable. But, I don't think it is the main point of this place. It's really about the location and the outdoor space.

D.

Great location, disappointed with the plater and the fact that they have resorted to rolls of paper towels instead of napkins. This place has huge potential to be an amazing destination.

W.

Wonderful location overlooking the sea. The staff were able to deal efficiently with a large group of us and present all the nice meals in close succession. A possible awkward situation with an incomplete $100 gift voucher as part payment was handled without fuss.

J.

It was so crazy busy on the day we went but still they tried to accomodate us. They considered we are couple and gave us the sea side table with out even we asking them, A man who accomodated us looks Indian he was incredibly kind and friendly, and actually looked like he enjoy his work! Thanks to that man who made our night. There’s actually no negative feedback at all that I can possibly think of for their service, just keep doing everything that you’re currently doing! Big Fish tank is the attracting view of the restaurant, glad I was there Ambience was too good, really friendly, warm, exciting, great for families and too too good for couples The drinks and food was fantastic, we just loved it Very glad we came here and we really want to revist :)

p.

Both the outdoor over the water bar, with its comfy seating and sun/shower umbrellas and the indoor restaurant are outstanding for a few afternoon drinks. The restaurant food was delicious and well priced, but the icing on the cake was the staff who were all exceptionally friendly and just sealed the deal.

B.

Great fish and chips and great place to watch the boats.

D.

The food was stunning and our waitress Annalise was brilliant.

L.

Excellent service but very average food. Well over salted soup, very bland chowder, lacking seafood flavour. Kumara chips were the highlight

F.

Had an amazing evening great food and service. Liam made our evening even more fun.but still stayed very professional. We were in a group of 8 and everyone had a great evening and enjoyed the lovely food. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend a visit.

P.

Enjoyed an afternoon drink on the deck then returned for dinner. Relaxing environment next to the wharf. Tasty menu. Good drink prices with wide variety.

B.

Awesome outdoor seating to enjoy a meal and a few cold ones 😀. Since it's on a jetty there are awesome views out over the water to Russell. Nice food. Kick back and relax in the sun 🌞

S.

Lovely NYE meal. Great service and atmosphere..

A.

Visited twice, once for snacks and drinks and second time for Breakfast morning after NY eve. Breakfast went wrong from the moment I tried placing an order, the waiter at the till seemed quite disengaged and only half present. We were after poached eggs on toast with a side of hollandaise and mushrooms. But were happy to order something else if that wasn't an option. The waiter assured me that they can do that with no problem, but it will be more of a Build Your Own which we were happy with. However, I don't think he really listened to my order as he wrote it down wrong. I corrected him once he read it back to me, but that was afte I had already paid and all he said was 'oh right, yes, got it, I'll fix it." I was charged for the wrong things, an orange juice instead of a green tea which is most likely a minor amount and perhaps cheaper but worth noting as he walked away before I could ask to see the receipt. He gave me a number, but forgot to note it down so we waited ages for our drinks and food. He came over after some time, saying he forgot to write our number down. We were just happy the food was on the way. Once the food arrived, it was a mess. Our poached eggs looked horrible, the hollandaise I will guess is bought in, which is a shame as it leaves a margarine taste in your mouth. The side of mushroom was flavourless. And to top it all up, they forgot our toast. So there was four of the saddest looking poached eggs I have seen or made in my life with a side of lifeless mushrooms. Waitress was kind and went back to the kitchen to get some toast. By the time our toast arrived, everything else was cold. And she only brought one portion of toast for two people saying it's because the guy at the bar never charged us for toast. We would have happily paid for what we ordered. We left dissapointed and still hungry. Perhaps the staff had a rough night out and their food and service is better on a regular day, I'll give them the benefit of doubt. But as travelers, we'll never know.

W.

Beautiful location with nice staff. Shame about my meal but my companion enjoyed hers.

P.

Service was lovely, but I was quite disappointed with the food. My chowder was gelatinous (too much cornflour), and my fish of the day (snapper) was overcooked, while it's veggies we're undercooked. They charge top dollar, I'd expect better

G.

Beautiful peaceful views across the Bay of Islands. Lunch of Eggs Benedict with Bacon & Mushrooms beautifully cooked and presented. Recommended

T.

Calamari is crispy & tender. Steak is wonderful. Good friendly generous service.

B.

Great location beautiful view very friendly and fast service and yummy food we had lunch and dinner there in one day

v.

Beautiful settings, lovely atmosphere, wonderful staff service,but for me they need help with their take on pork spare ribs,why would you serve that ,all covered in sour sauce,both where not very nice for the price payed

S.

Beautiful location with stunning views but it looked like they were under staffed when we went. No table service, dirty tables took ages to get cleaned up. The food was alright.

K.

Amazing food. Great service. Loved it

T.

Very busy at 8 pm but the maitre'd made sure we had a table. All the staff were excellent especially the young waitress that served us. I had the lamb shank which was excellent & for afters I had a deconstructed cheesecake which was to die for. I would highly recommend this place. For me to say that it must be good.

S.

Spent New Years Eve 2021 at Zane Grey's.Food and service was Fantastic.

S.

Awesome Breakfast. Yummy Smoothie and very fast service

A.

Very good meals for reasonable price. Nice environment, very kind people, beautiful aquarium inside and view. Recommend.

C.

Absolutely lovely Christmas dinner yesterday! Very organised, staff were more than happy to accommodate, even though we showed up early and very cheerful service. Great experience!

J.

Great food, great company - in such a beautiful setting. We came in for a drink and evening meal. Service was great, with staff doing their job well. We enjoyed the calamari, chowder and burger. Will be back again in the future.

J.

Superb! Everything was great. Scallops, seafood chowder, risotto, fish of the Day, creme brulee. Great service too!

G.

Steak was cooked just as requested and very tender. Deconstructed Pavalova desert was extraordinary, beautifully presented with a treat variety of flavours and textures. Friendly and accommodating staff.

E.

Fantastic view for food.

J.

Lovely place, exceptional food and very friendly staff. We went about 3 times, great place to chill on the dock with a drink and absorb the fine weather in the shade of their umbrellas

J.

Great location and views. Food not that great.

B.

Beautiful view of harbour and waitress was just perfect, bubbly and efficient. Haupuka was cooked to perfection accompanied with salad and only criticism was too many fried chips.

T.

Blissful place for morning coffee, got a fantastic comfy lounger seat looking right out to the bay in the sunshine. Coffee was great, I ordered the smoked salmon breakfast but after a bit of a wait was served cooked salmon. It was nice but not what I wanted and came with a public holiday surcharge. That aside, I could have stayed here all day

G.

Amazing waitress Rivy was amazing with a big smile.

Y.

Went here for dinner. Got the lamb shank which came with mash potato, veges and gravy. I’m not one to lick the plate but I was just about there!! Was very delicious. Got the fruit crumble which was nice but not my favourite. Nice restaurant, cool to watch the fish while eating

B.

Dirty sticky tables with disinterested staff, able to drop food off, but clearing tables and wiping them down didn't seem to be part of their remit. Eggs Benny was ok, although bacon tasted a bit fishy.

K.

5 Star Experience from start to finish! Stunning views, fabulous service and the best Cosmopolitan I have had in years! Food was awesome too! Just overall a great evening!!!

D.

We loved our friendly service. Mys our waitress made our visit extra nice. Thank you Mys for your wonderful service.

H.

Great outlook and comfortable place to eat. The tables are a little cramped but still a great place. The staff were awesome. Would definately recommend this place.

C.

The food was amazing. Everything was beautifully presented, very tasty and the seafood was cooked to perfection. The service was also top notch.

L.

Very friendly staff. Great vibe by the sea xx

K.

Great view to dine by only surpassed by the excellent food and top notch service.

C.

Great menu options, all the drinks and meals were beautifully presented and delicious. The excellent hospitality and service made the evening even better

C.

Amazing food, stunning views. Waitress Alana was so attentive, polite and friendly. Gave fantastic service and recommendations. 10/10 would recommend.

S.

Great service, delicious food and awesome cocktails probs even greater in summer when you can sit outside Though a bit pricey

K.

had dinner with my friends here a few nights ago, we were waited on by a lovely young lad, Sam, he was very attentive and keen in waiting on us. faultless! food was great too!

K.

Delicious birthday dinner last night at Zane Grey's on the water, Paihia. A good menu, awesome food, stellar service from Melissa, intuitive service from Kayla, a great night. Oh and those Grasshopper cocktails!!! We will be back 👍👍🍸🍸

L.

Went here for breakfast this morning and it was beautiful 👍 lovely sitting on the dock with the sun shinning, staff were very friendly and meals came out quickly .

W.

I go to Zane Greys every time I go to Paihia. Cool Aquarium for the kids, good food, great atmosphere, wicked views and amazing service. The staff are always lovely.

J.

Having recently holidayed in Paihia I found this place to be the best in town by far. Enjoying a great coffee & breakfast on the dock became part of our daily routine & more often than not we found ourselves back in the restaurant in the evenings enjoying great dinners. Awesome staff & wonderful food, highly recommended to all and we'll be back here for sure when we're next in town.

R.

Enjoyed my meal lovely views.

J.

The food and service here is amazing. My partner and I dined in the restaurant part and was immediately greeted by exceptional and friendly staff. The food was phenomenal and was served incredibly fast. Would definitely recommend for everyone to try.

S.

The staff were amazing but unfortunately we were underwhelmed with some of the food. Lovey fish with the battered fish and chip meal but not enough flavour in the spinach gnocchi.

G.

We had an amazing time at this restaurant. Although all the staff were amazing, one stood out. Liam's attention to detail and amazing customer service skills made our experience exceptional. We will be back. Xxx

B.

Just had a lovely meal at Zane Greys. We hadn't booked but were seated immediately. Our waitress Aimee was very helpful and efficient. Our scallops and steak were cooked beautifully.

c.

Had the most amazing time on valentines day and Joy our waitress was lovely and very professional ,the food was incredible and could of eaten everything on the menu ,it was just devine.I would highly recommend Zane Grey's,food drinks views and the aquarium in the middle of the restaurant topped it off Thankyou for such a memorable evening

H.

Great location and friendly wait staff but we were disappointed in the cocktails, overcooked steak and vegetables. So wasn't value for money

J.

Food was beautifully presented and tasted lovely... Sides complementary and balanced well with main meats. Desserts were yummy , I recommend the 2 tarts...rich but not too rich...dark chocolate...mmmm!

P.

Outstanding views, especially at sunset. Good as a bar and even better as a restaurant. Not just by the water but over it.

D.

Chefs cooking magical food. Very kind and helpful staff. Amazing menu. And stunning view. What else you looking for?

C.

Quiet meal under the umbrella in the dark . Very nice place.

M.

Nice cosy place, service is wonderful, wanted to dine outside but weather wasn't on our side, food is eye pleasing and tasted great, celebrated a birthday there and we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

G.

Great location on the Paihia waterfront. Good range of beers & cider on tap. Extensive wine list. Enjoyed the experience

I.

Enjoyed our meal and had excellent service

P.

Foods good but pricy and drinks are way, way over the top e.g. small glass of beer $11.50 including the holiday surcarge. Staff were polite and helpful. Music was great which was a separate charge but fair.

D.

Dinner was very enjoyable. The place was busy. Meals were satisfying but not huge. Thought some items were a little overpriced. Our total was more than expected, but again very enjoyable.

L.

Nice ambience n nice servers. Fish chips was good.

R.

Great service, great food, great cocktails. And great ambience. We loved going here at our weekend away in Paihia. We felt so at home here it was awesome.

D.

Best fish and chips in town. I am a local in paihia, and for me to give 5 stars is not something I lightheartedly give. It was not just the food perfection, but also the chef and waitress combined to cater for my girlfriend with dietary requirements, a very big well done to you all. We shall be back again soon!

J.

Great restaurant but they have small portion sizes

m.

I enjoyed my time at the restaurant after a long day. I love the food specially the seafood chowder! And my waitress Mareikah was lovely and made me enjoy my stay there.

K.

Staff lovely, food was terrible and over rated, beautiful view

B.

Saturday night - Easter weekend - the staff was amazing, the band just kept on playing. Fantastic atmosphere. Wow!

A.

What a lovely place and great food. Beautiful experience

B.

Awesome bar. Cool friendly cheerful staff. Great music by a lovely lady Ness Henderson. Thank you.

G.

Good price, amazing service and a fun view with the aquarium to stare at 😄 Recommend the mussels. (white wine)

M.

Great service, hasn't got the best seatings, especially the sofa seatings, on a busy day. Slightly pricey.

A.

A beautiful setting on the waterfront, and very helpful staff, esp as we had a wheelchair person with us, easy access. Meals and service excellent. The chicken breast meal was so yummy

T.

Fabulous restaurant overlooking the water. Excellent service by Jay. Delicious menu. Highly recommend. Great for kids too.

L.

Great friendly staff, service impeccable location just amazing. Very accommodating with dietary requirements and made to feel at home

R.

Good location great aquarium but may be it was my selection of battered fish, chips and salad, but it was not up to a standard reflected in the price. Just a bit disappointed.

G.

Great location. Attentive staff. Good food. Lousy craft beer selection.

L.

Had the privilege of eating here recently. Fantastic food, great service, excellent location. Would eat here again.

Z.

Great customer service and a nice seaside view while you dine. Good selection of food with adequate proportions and the food tasted delicious!

I.

Great location. great atmosphere. Awesome to chill out, watch a game on the big screen, or just see the sun setting.

M.

Great location, excellent food and fantastic service. Topped off with an extensive drinks menu. A must do.

D.

Sat by the fish 🐠🐟 tank was looked after very well enjoyed our meals

C.

Food nice good out look but one of bar staff distracted focused else where had to ask 4 times what the order was rest of staff where focused good service should be 3.5 one bar staff let down the side

A.

Great food. Service was a bit slow. Didnt even ask if we wanted with a drink

D.

My kids loved the Waffles...👍

M.

Awesome, delicious food and drinks, a little pricey but it's so worth it 😊😊😊

S.

Food ok, but service is bad. The waitress don't wait for me to finish the food and bring me the bills 😩

J.

Amazing food and lovely staff. A++ would recommend to everyone. Plus the view is stunning, we stayed till sunset!

E.

Lovely atmosphere sitting outside in the shade and having drinks and a bite to eat listening to live music... really enjoyed the evening

N.

There's not a seat in this restaurant you can't get an awesome view of the Bay. Meals were fresh and delicious with attentive waite staff.

P.

Awesome place, yum food, wicked staff especially the Polonesian girl who greeted us, took our order and was so welcoming ... was our daughter birthday, would highly recommend to others for an enjoyable evening out.

V.

Such an incredible team. The best coffee ever, some of the most gorgeous views in the world and the atmosphere is just magical!! Very, very recommended!

T.

Awesome place, great food and such outstanding service from our waitress Hannah!! 🤗

C.

it locates lovely place at the center of Paihia. Staffs are kind and food are tasty but not the best. Note it comes with bit of pricy tag.

M.

Great food , very friendly service. And a great location. Defo be back again.

C.

Great food, good service and we had a great view from our dinner table

B.

Sitting in the sun with a view of the Bay of Islands and a cup of coffee with a cake . Very enjoyable.

A.

Great breakfast, and cocktails (not on the same visit). Food options a bit limited.

J.

Excellent staff. Friendly and welcoming. Great food. Cool aquarium with the biggest Snapper I've ever seen.

A.

The food was bad so I took it back but they replaced it with humility and the second meal was good.

S.

Delicious food, beautiful view, great staff

P.

Beautiful setting, the food was excellent and the staff friendly and attentive. We will definitely go back.

C.

Beautiful setting, food, prices and service ok 🙂

I.

Great service & awesome food - well worth another visit A++++ !!

s.

Very quite due to covid-19, but food is very good and lovely sitting in sun on the pier

F.

Went for late breakfast . Awesome location,very comfortable and relaxing lounge and table seating.staff were friendly, helpful, and happy. Coffee was good and came promptly as did the food. The bacon and eggs was very well done and generous proportion. Daughter had creamy mushrooms and was in love with them and only paused scoffing them down to voice how good they were many times. The place was very clean, modern and well presented. It has a very resort feel and fantastic views over the bay. There is plenty of soft lit shaded areas as well as seating in the sun which gives the venue great ambience. Wi fi is good and does not drop out so good for travelers. Overall a great experience and one we'll be back for tomorrow. Highly recommended.

D.

Food was good, drinks service was slow. The wait staff weren't the best - more training needed.

L.

Great food, beautiful location. Worth a visit imo.

M.

Every meal I have had here has so far been 1st class.

A.

Not terrible, not great. Bathrooms need some serious attention. You really are just paying for the views.

P.

Love view, wonderful food and enjoyed chatting to manager

R.

Excellent food and location. Very helpful and friendly staff.

G.

Great location for alfresco lunch

D.

Great place, Menu is looking awesome, had a wine there today, friendly staff, fantastic attitudes, so different from before the change of ownership

T.

Loved the breakfast menu, recommend the salmon and potato hash

L.

Great atmosphere, delicious food. Expensive but worth it

R.

lovely location with great views. Breakfast is good.

K.

Welcoming staff beautiful food

T.

Great food, lived the variation of the dining areas.

R.

Pretty good. Lovely choc mousse dessert & great service.

L.

Food was good despite the weather and can't knock the view

I.

Great location, good good and service excellent. Join these fellows for dinner.....

B.

Great food, amazing views. Serving food all day, any day.

A.

There are no words to explain how amazing the food was and after our waiter was changed the service was second to none.

V.

Awesome environment and nice name....

A.

The service was great. I got the fish and chips Was pretty average

N.

Yummy dinner and breakfast . Excellent service for both visits. Lovely waterfront spot.

G.

Awesome views and food is lovely, friendly staff...a must visit if in Paihia

P.

The waitress and staff are so kind and always have a smile!! Lovely here xx

K.

So lovely, peaceful and warm with sun through all the glass windows.

A.

Beautiful spot to enjoy a chilled beer with fish and chips on a sunny day while taking in beautiful sea views.

A.

Lovely meal here and great spot on the water.

J.

Amazing food with lovely views, inside & out

D.

Great location for a drink. Bar snack menu looked great and was a shame we had already eaten.

D.

Great atmosphere, attentive staff and the seafood was very well prepared.

I.

Best cheese burger I've had in a very long time 👍

M.

Great location at the ferry peer. Fine food, wonderful terrace. Putu that they cannot control the weather 😁😂

G.

Excellent service with good food served efficiently. Nice cappuccino thanks!

P.

Awesome place, thank you! 🇲🇽 The best food in paihia And thanks a lot to Joy she is the best!

Y.

Always a lovely treat having a wine while taking in the views.

R.

Absolutely delicious! The Panna Cotta is phenomenal, and the customer service is fantastic! I will be back!!

S.

Great place for lunch /drinks with comfy seating on outdoor deck over the water - good views, food was excellent too

a.

Great food great place

N.

I don't think I have eaten such a beautiful and delicious egg benedict since being in New Zealand. Thank you!!

R.

Food was great. Service was excellent. Thoroughly recommended.

A.

Great breakfast, tasty, well presented.

A.

Yummy food, great service. A beautiful spot - can't beat it on a good day really!

C.

Great atmosphere. Love this place. Great setting and quiet enough to talk to each other in without yelling.

B.

Pleasant staff and surroundings. Sea views. Good menu and food

A.

Great place to meet fellow traveller's good atmosphere happy staff

V.

Beautiful dock to sit out and enjoy a drink in the hot sun.

P.

Great location, nice for the kids too with the aquarium

B.

Ordered 3 meals from the restaurant and score it a solid 5/10.

M.

Great location looking out to all the islands. Good service

S.

Nice unusual drinks, good ambience, great sea views, etc

M.

Great service Friendly staff Great drink selection

S.

Great atmosphere, food was a bit average, was overcooked, bit of a shame.

V.

Lovely place - good food and service - I will be back :)

C.

Very nice dinner! Nice spot on the water too.

F.

Amazing food and absolutely fantastic service

A.

Nice place to sit out and have a beer whilst enjoying the sunshine

N.

Love their outdoor seating. We had a great time.

G.

Wonderful service and great food

L.

Great meal and friendly helpful service from our waiter Liam..

R.

Kids love it. Nice Gluten free, dairy free, soy free fish

B.

Great place to have a drink, watch the sun disappear and take in the vista

P.

The food and service was excellent and the location stunning..

B.

Great food. Great service. Great location.

G.

Awesome spot. Don't drive past this bar

J.

Great food and location. Warm and cosy in Winter.

F.

Perfect place to hang and chillax on the Paihia waterfront...

6.

Friendly staff, good quality food. Strong wifi.

L.

Lovely views and friendly staff. The cauliflower soup was divine!

M.

Lovely food, great atmosphere overlooking bay

c.

Great meals and service from Victoria and marielle was great

J.

Great place to have a coffee and look at the water

J.

Great food, a little slow with the service though

M.

Great casual dining and bar on the water. Order at the bar and food brought to your table.

M.

Excellent meal, especially the fish

M.

Fabulous food, service great. Best quality in Paihia

J.

Staff were great, food ok but the cocktails were awful.

R.

Great food, great location and outstanding service.

A.

Great food, great location with views. Fab place.

F.

Very nice dinner with helpful service

R.

Very good meals and service.

k.

Nice food, great staff, but expensive

P.

Decent location with good food and reasonable table service.

M.

Great food and service by Saida😁what an awesome setting

t.

Usual good fare ( believe new owners)

J.

Had the fish and it was yum as .. best piece of fish i have had in a while ...

D.

Great food, fantastic service and wonderful location.

A.

Food was great, there were also great views

S.

Great view. Food and aquarium. Amelia was great !!!!

S.

The central aquarium kept the kids and adults entertained

S.

Slow cooking.... A bit unprofessionsl with wine, white wine should be served in white wine glass instead of red wine glass

C.

Beautiful food and great views. This is a must do.

S.

Great food and service menu shows nut free which is great

T.

Bed on the water is great plus 3 cheese crackers for 18$

P.

Lovely meal, & waiters first class😃

N.

Food food and Nice service. Beautiful view over the bay of baihia.

O.

Service from here is amazing! Would definitely come back here

L.

Service was great

J.

Perfect place for breakfast by the bay

S.

Friendly and helpful enjoyable lunch

S.

Amazing location, food and the most lovely staff, thank you !!!

A.

Atmosphere and view were amazing. Food was ok.

C.

What an exciting outdoor venue out over the water.

G.

Very nice meal good service nice setting

R.

Good food, amazing location

P.

Good food no major complaints

G.

Great food, fantastic staff

C.

Ok experience just not the best customer service but foods not to bad

L.

They were prepared to adapt the menu for my dietary requirements.

L.

Fantastic meals. Great atmosphere.

D.

lovely place in New Zeealand. service great n Ben n Clare lovely.

H.

Nice place for having coffee or lunch. Beautiful scenery.

T.

Friendly Staff, good atmosphere. Food was nice

k.

Fabulous thanks for a great breakfast.

C.

Loved it..quite and meal great

H.

Amazing views. Beautiful at high tide andow tide

M.

Lovely relaxing afternoon by the sea service great

P.

Great food and staff . A lovely evening

A.

Very good.would go there again.

K.

Huge portions. Share with your significant other. Nice view.

J.

Very attentive staff and the food was excellent.

T.

Was a lovely place great food and company x

d.

Awesome staff, great food!

S.

Top class food lovely staff

A.

Very good day had by all who attended 👍🏾

S.

Meals here are really good!

J.

Loved the whole restaurant.

G.

Great place to chill and soak up the awesome scenery

S.

Food was good coctails were great

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