Reviews of Fika Cafe & Bar (previously Neighbourhood Kitchen). (Restaurant) in Tauranga (Bay of Plenty).

Fika Cafe & Bar (previously Neighbourhood Kitchen)

438 Reviews

224 Comments

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1/47 Cherrywood Drive, Otūmoetai, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand

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Information of Fika Cafe & Bar (previously Neighbourhood Kitchen), Restaurant in Tauranga (Bay of Plenty)

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Reviews of Fika Cafe & Bar (previously Neighbourhood Kitchen)

D. T.

The food here was great. We started with the potato skins, which were perfectly crispy. The rib special came out and was excellent value for money; the sauce was relatively sweet and very tasty. The gnocchi dish was the highlight of the evening; the sauce was so flavourful and rich. We had the lime and raspberry cheesecake and creme brulee to finish the evening. While the brulee was tasty, the cheesecake is not something you can get at many places, and would be our recommendation. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. The staff were very friendly and welcoming.

P. W.

Great service at this restaurant, attended with a group of 10, all our meals arrived together, waitresses attended regularly and prices were about usual. Pleasant decor and ample close parking. A pleasant evening.

r.

We had a wonderful lunch. Had the lamb shank and it was good, so good. Others in the group said that their meals were good. Will go back again.

M. H.

The pork belly is a must try, great combination all round with the sauces etc and the pork belly just melts in the mouth with the crisp and crunchy skin on the top just perfect! The fish n chips was delicious with the chips perfectly cooked. Would definitely recommend this place for any occasion.

D. S.

Nice casual place to grab a bite to eat, a coffee, or a meal. Decent selection of alcohol for beverages and get togethers. Usually go for drinks and the planks which provide a nice alternative to share. The chicken pate plank is especially nice. Pleasant, casual atmosphere and it's a good place to bring kids, who will love the mocktails.

H. R.

We enjoyed 3 dish take away. Very nice food.

G. H.

For an intimate meal, this restaurant boasts excellent and helpful staff. Favorable range of meals which you can enjoy in this place and attracts many people from around Tauranga. Ample car parking.

R. B.

Really, really nice pub with an awesome atmosphere. We didn't eat here on this occasion but we have done previously and the food was also amazing 10/10. Very impressed on this occasion that although it was a Sunday and their early close, the barman was happy to wait until we had finished our drinks, we weren't rushed at all. Definitely a top pub for food, drinks and atmosphere👌

l.

Wednesday is Burger and Beer night ,well worth a visit. Friendly staff and excellent food.

G. Y.

Great family friendly atmosphere, we stopped in as a group of 8 and the staff were very welcoming putting a table together for us even though they had reserved tables, food was excellent, plenty of variety for everyone, staff were very friendly and helpful, fantastic service, definitely recommended.

M. L.

Excellent service and great little spot for a night out without having to go into the city. Staff are lovely, worth dropping in at happy hour to end the week.

S. H.

Excellent service and good variety on the menu. The quality of food is very good. We were very impressed with the waiting staff, so friendly, attentive and professional. We brought our out of town guests here and they were impressed.

R. j.

My family and I had a wonderful experience for dinner!!! The food was amazing especially the mussels, we all throughly enjoyed them. Service was very good as well. We will definitely be back !

G. F.

Great service. A very good wine/beer/cocktail list. Food delicious with great selection and staff really lovely. Nice cosy afternoon/evening atmosphere

S. R.

Lovely staff check out the $20 lunch especially the fish and chips

T. G.

Great service and friendly team. Bonus dog friendly.

L. B.

We have just enjoyed a fabulous meal, steak and the pork belly. Both, cooked to perfection. The staff couldn't have been more obliging ad we chose our perfect seats!!!! We could only wish that the Neighbourhood Kitchen was in our neighbourhood in the UK😘. You deserve every accolade. Sadly we are moving on tomorrow but will most certainly recommend to any travellers to give yourselves a treat at our top rated restaurant in the area.

S. W.

Friday night for 4. A happy hour drink then dinner. Great atmosphere. Busy. Good service. Bistro style food - good. Recommend.

M. A. C.

Great food and service. We ordered beer battered fish and cumin and coriander rubbed chicken. Both tasted yummy but chicken exceeded our expectations. Will definitely go there again for lunch/dinner. I heard they have great deserts, might try it next time.

A. R.

Excellent, in all ways, catering for food allergies is absolutely perfect, I would have no hesitation going back to Neighbourhood, what a pleasant evening experience we had, thank you so much. Alan Ryan.

A. W.

We continue to visit for lunch on a regular basis and have never been disappointed with our food choices. My current favourite is the chicken steamed buns and my partner's is the pate, both delicious and beautifully presented. The service is friendly and helpful, drinks are served quickly and normally not a long wait for food.

A. B.

This is a hidden gem. We stumbled upon this discrete little restaurant while visiting Tauranga for work. Who ever is in the kitchen is simply brilliant. Delicately presented food cooked with love and full of flavour. We enjoyed the experience so much we returned for a second visit. It didn’t disappoint. The Neighbourhood Kitchen is understated but the welcome is warm thanks to front of house Kylie. The portions are generous and reasonably priced it wasn’t hard to see why it’s so popular with locals, I hope they won’t mind if we share the secret.

G. E.

We came here for drinks and dinner. Had a delicious vegan option and a great pasta dish. Had two incredible desserts. Beautiful decor and great music. The service was awesome, thoroughly enjoyed our time and will be coming back.

T. B.

Thank you to Kylie for such amazing service!! Very happy customers here! The food was absolutely delicious!! Recommend the ribs - they were falling off the bones & The Steak and sides we so flavoursome.. Sticky date pudding was sooo YUM! We’ll be back :)

e. r.

First visit to this restaurant for lunch with friends. Rainy day so had the seafood chowder. Beautiful food and the service was great. Nice chai latte as well. Will definitely be going back.

A. G.

My wife and I decided to celebrate the end of the working week here. We enjoyed Happy hour (4pm~6pm) discounted drinks. We shared a pate platter followed by main courses (Thai curried chicken & Pork belly). The Neighbourhood is one of our special places and they did not disappoint tonight. Lovely serving staff, great food, well priced. Sooooo glad this business survived Covid 19.

M. I.

Excellent tasty food, great selection to choose from and very good service from wait staff.

A. T.

Yummy yummy food and the burgers were divine, yummy chips and great service, would recommend to anyone come here and eat! Thank you so much

B. M.

Well recommended little place. Really good food. Nice atmos and friendly staff. We turned up with a party of 10 and no reservation and we were accommodated without any complaints.

D. O.

I frequent quite often usually after work so never spend long there, I have tried limited dishes on the Menu- but all the food looks inviting.

B. B.

Great food... Sharing or otherwise. Clean kitchen and surroundings. Nice vibe to the place. Very friendly staff. Well worth several visits. Great neighbourhood place. Try the cocktails... Yum. 🍹

P. R.

I have travelled from Te Puke to dine here several times. Just your local neighbourhood eatery, as it states, but it has great things going for it. The food I have eaten here has always been perfect. Fresh, tasty and cooked to perfection. The service has always been excellent. Attentative but not in your face, just like a local should be. The pricing is fair and reasonable. If people complain about how much it costs here, you are either out of touch, or you should just eat at home. For a small suburban restuarant these guys do very well. I will keep coming back as it is worth the drive and suites me to do so. Keep up the good work.

D. M.

The best mussels (as well as lots of other fine food)! Trumps bar of choice to celebrate beating lyin Joe...obv update..he didn't beat those lying democrats..he still comes here to plot his return, make Tauranga great again and enjoy bloody good food!

P. M.

Party of 6, all enjoyed atmosphere, staff attendance, and nice meals. 2 of the party had eye fillet, which was very good to eat but steak and sides very small portions for the price, left you looking for more.

R. D. R.

Very nice meal we had, quite different meal which was great to have. Our entree was just lovely, Our main was so good, Desserts were so fabulous,. Go there-- worth the going, this Isolated restaurant

N. A.

Good service and delicious food. What more could you ask for?

A. W.

Nice trendy set out. Sat out in garden area, had chicken with chili aioli dip, very nice. Good menu choices, not to pricey.

T. J.

Neighbourhood has never disappointed. From the friendly, professional service, to the delicious food, great drink selection and the dog friendly courtyard. I visit here often and I will keep coming back!

J. N.

I love this place, pate is outstanding, "pie of the day" Is always delish but was most disappointed in the mussels...deacribed as served with a white wine, coriander, coconut milk and chilli sauce I was very under whelmed. I live around the corner from this place and would love for it to be my favourite...here's hoping our next visit is better ( mussels were perfectly steamed).

h. c.

Lovely place with attentive and friendly staff. Steak was fantastic but portion size small for the price. The food that was being delivered to other tables looked amazing too.

T. O.

Light and airy. Polite, personable and professional staff. My food was exquisite, and presentation was top-notch on everything.

I. R.

We had the fish and the pork belly, was delicious also took our 6 month old and they were very accommodating, thanks.

K.

If you are looking 4 an amazing place for a,few quiet drinks or a fabulous meal then stop looking..here is the place you must check out..the owner and staff are a great team..there is such a friendly and inviting feel as soon as you walk in an the kitchen staff have nailed the menu...I was optimistic when I thut I'd make it to the dessert menu,,next time maybe,,I had the cumin & coriander chicken,,my partner had the pork belly,,wow they were insane tastey..you will not be dissapointed,,truly incredible

M. D.

Tried the Pork Ribs and they were super tender and delicious. Great value at only $12. Very cosy place and we will be back again. Thank you.

E.

Great food and service from friendly efficient staff

S. C.

Fabulous Bar and Restaurant wonderful happy staff nothing is to much trouble thanks Kaydee for your great service and your big smile. We will definitely be back. Sue John and Zinny (the Dog )🐕

P. D.

Kylie is amazing! Always helpful. We feel recognized and welcome. And the food! Always great! An asset to Cherrywood. Love Pam and Rob

R. C.

These guys have service perfected, fast friendly service, meal was perfect. Thank you.

K.

Food steak great, rest of food on plate average, overpriced. Chicken dish great, price ok. Service great but didn't come back to see if more drinks often enough.

C. K.

We went to there yesterday. The staff are friendly and the vibe is good. While, the eye fillet tastes so normal.

D. M.

The food was great as was the service. Just as well we made a booking for 6.30pm because the place was full by 7pm

B. E.

Great food and service, what more do you need to say!

J. W.

Wonderful service and variety of food and drinks. Anazing presentation of food Would definitely recommend this restaurant

J. J.

Good food, relaxed setting. Owner and staff fantastic 31 December 2017. We had a great time. Great menu for everyone

s. a.

Fantastic nite put on by the staff, thanks to Kylie and the crew for looking after us, food and atmosphere were both fabulous. Will definitely be going back highly recommended

M. R.

A great welcome on arriving, and we enjoyed the meals and service very much. We'll definitely be back :)

A. D.

Great food, great service, cold beer!!! What more could you want?!

E. S.

Nice food relaxed atmosphere and staff are polite and on task...happy hour and good specials....recommended highly. .

N.

Amazing food and service. Definitely a memorable and pleasant dining experience and cannot wait until our next visit.

L. J.

The service was great - smiles & patience for our group of 12.... Food was supreme. Thankyou

D. B.

Delicious food and nice cold beers. Efficient and friendly waitress.

S. N.

Top spot, perfect steak, my wife loved the ceviche....no issues, recommended.

O. W.

Awesome neighbourhood bar and restaurant, friendly wait staff who took time to get to know us. Felt like a family experience - will definitely recommend and return.

W. D.

Was very impressed with the meals ...especially the meat dish, one of the best I have had in NZ..presentation was also at a high level together with friendly service..cannot go wrong!!!

K. L. R.

Food is mostly great ... Service depends on who is working. A group of 16 of us ... Coming up to 9pm and we are told they are closing. We were going to have another drink ... Their loss.

R. B.

So lucky to have this place as our local! Food and service is always so good!

R. K.

Wow... fantastic service... fantastic meal... couldnt fault it at all... weldone guys....

d.

great live music by Josh Durning, lovely pate and toast and good priced drinks because of the 4-6pm happy hour. had a great time.

B. B.

Awesome food, atmosphere and service, great night out.

R. A.

Tauranga's best kept secret, food outstanding, service impeccable, had group of 14, all loved their meals .

H. B.

Food was great - delicious share boards offer variety of tasting options - service friendly and attentive - homely comfortable atmosphere.

D. J.

We have been twice. Food has been great both times.

C. M.

Good service and great food. Serving sizes are huge though. Couldn't eat it all.

G. O.

Love it. Grandma loved the Chicken Filo pie. Beer batter chips rock too!

J. N.

A totally reliable great restaurant. Never been disappointed in all 5 or 6 visits.

N. C.

Always friendly, always on to it. Beautiful food, great coffee cook aesthetic, good tunes and welcoming vibe. An absolute gem!

T. N.

Try the chicken buns and cerviche dishes. They are so yummy. Service awesome too

J. H.

Had a lovely fish and chip meal for lunch and beer to wash it down 👍

R. P.

Friendly waiters, food is not bad. Outside area is pleasant however inside is very dark and pub-like..

A.

Great sauce 🫙 👍👍😃

K. C.

Awesome food an Awesome staff .. I live locally an they live up to their name Neighbourhood .. A place to unwind an still feel at home ..

C. H.

Lovely staff, great cocktails, and delicious food (especially the tempura battered fish and chips!)

M.

Great place to go for a casual drink and dinner. Great service, great food, great drinks.

H. O.

Although the food is good we found the service a bit slow some days, even when restaurant not crowded.

R. D.

Neighbourhood is definitely a favourite! Great service and awesome food. Love that it's our "local"

V. H.

Great food, mocktails are delicious, and brilliant atmosphere

H. F.

Amazing service, special shout out to Drew. Great food and atmosphere

L.

Awesome food, great atmosphere and just up the road. Definitely be visiting again

M. H.

Excellent service. Nice cold beer. Big smiles 👍🍻

R. H.

Fantastic food, great vibe. We had the shared plates and they were very generous.

W.

This is an awesome place to relax and have some super tasty food!!!!

S. G.

We regularly come to you and always enjoy our experience. Food is always fantastic!

L. D.

It's a friendly restaurant / reasonable priced food snacks happy hour 4-6pm and handy to homem

J. G.

I really liked the arachini balls! Great friendly staff, great vibes, and awesome location. I recommend for a nights dinner with the family

L. H.

Cool place to enjoy a cold one after work. Add a basket of fries and you've had a very nice experience!

A. W.

Great food, interesting menu, nice ambience, friendly service

P. K.

A great place to visit with friends to wind down and relax. A nice armosphere with good food and friendly staff.

P.

Excellent service and great food.

D.

Service is always good, great selection of wines and the menu's got every taste covered.

S.

Super friendly team, great selection beverages go here most weeks for a refreshing cold one

A. F.

Awesome. Food's good, place is cool and Drew's a legend

R. P.

Great sharing plates. Yum food, friendly fast service. Thank you

M.

We had a nice chat with the super friendly owner, great atmosphere and awesome food/drinks.

G. O.

Awesome food. Great crew! Concierge is brilliant

T.

Excellent service. Excellent food. excellent location .Thanks very much.

C. C.

Fabulous food, great service, will definitely be back. Many thanks.

J. A.

Food and service here are good, recommend to all a huge improvement on previous restaurant "RSVP" which made fawlty towers look good.

T. S.

Reasonably priced meals and drinks..great hideaway from town.

L. P.

I really love this restaurant, beautiful food and lovely friendly staff 👍

A. C.

Had a great family dinner. Very nice meals and service.

m. G.

Polenta chips were yummy but the mussels were fantastic. Lovely staff

O. S.

Great staff, meals were quick - recommend the steak

L. D.

Nice food. Gd atmosphere. A little pricey

K.

Loved how cozy this restaurant is and the ribs were FANTASTIC!

J. G.

Reasonable food but not great, average prices pleasant service.

A.

Good food and not bad service.

L. C.

Was good steak was overcooked but cooked beautifully second time

S. B.

Nice food friendly staff they were great kid friendly

b. b.

Not much to write home about, the three is purely due to the tardy service. Leaving customers hanging is never good

D. R.

Small menu but great food and great little beer selection

A. M.

The vegan options were delicious and so filling highly recomend!!

j. c.

Great food and service fast and polite.

S. G.

Beautiful food. Walked in without a reservation and welcomed in.

Z. S.

Really good spot for a feed and some drinks 👌

S. C.

Very helpful staff. Did not have to go to the bar until paying

G.

Good service and food

S. W.

Superb food and service,definitely will be returning

G. M.

Nice neighbourly eatery at Cherrywood, Tauranga. Food was delicious also.

P. S.

Great out door area great service an food

S.

Relaxed feel, friendly staff, great food and family friendly!

L. L.

Nice quiet, friendly, clean and good food :)

R. C.

Staff keen to please , fòd was good , nice outside area , good parking.

D.

Awesome local...great staff and amazing food!!

D. S.

Gorgeous meal and great beers.

F.

We had a couple of the sharing plates..super yum. Glad this is our local.

J. L.

Brilliant food, good service.

P.

Good food, great service

C.

Great service and food!

B. O. P. T. L.

Awesome food! Good environment

J. S.

Lovely atmosphere. Would recommend the ribs.

M. K.

This place has changed since our last visit . Could improve a lot.

s. P.

Strongly recommend

J.

Beautiful luncheon, lovely staff

T. L.

Awesome place lovely food and friendly service

N. T.

Awesome food and generous portions

D. W.

Meals were great but fish was rather dry

A. M.

Always great food and good times

P. W.

Good food, great service

S. D.

Service and food were brilliant.

C.

Great polenta chips and friendly service

D. C.

See some spot great food and atmosphere.

M.

Great food good prices

K. G.

Lovely lunch on a cold wintery day

G.

Meal was outstanding and very delicious

T.

Good kiwi tucker with friendly staff

J. C.

Our favorite place for after work drink and nibbles

N. G.

Always yum. Always great beer

B. P.

Great service relaxed atmosphere

J. R.

Very nice food.

J. M.

Great pies and excellent service

P. T.

Good service. Tasty bevvys

K.

Food good, resturaunt a bit smoky.

B.

Beautiful meal, presentation, excellent, thanks

I.

Really enjoyed the experience

C. H.

Awesome place to stop at for a few coldies

L. M.

Great coffee great staff

S.

Best pie I ever had

B. K.

Love the tapas menu!

R. S.

Great service and food

d.

Previous posts are from an old restaurant business in the same location

A.

Best chips eva

V. B.

We will go back for another meal.

S. N.

Nice place, busy and friendly

E. M.

Greatest polenta chips in Tauranga

A.

Great sunny garden bar

R.

Great, couldn't be better

v.

Good food

G.

Great neighbourhood spot for a drink and dinner

S. G.

Always worth a visit.

J.

Excellent ribs

P.

Food absolutely perfect.

M.

Basic pub food

J. F.

great service and atmosphere

C. S.

Excellent and friendly staff

D.

Excellent food

t.

Great lunch

C.

Food was delicious

C.

Solid!

R.

So yammy yammy and yammy!!!

T.

Good pricing

K.

Lovely meal

D.

Nice place

S.

Great food

S.

Great food

M.

Lovely food

G. P.

Yummy food

A.

Great food

D.

Great food

M.

Fabulous as always

D.

Good feeling.

R.

Awesome staff

H.

Yummy food.

G.

Perfection

F. W. A.

Great value $20 lunch special on a Friday.

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(Translated) A very nice terrace, and very well done dishes. The spectacular ceviche !! (Original) Una terraza muy agradable, y platos muy bien hechos. El ceviche espectacular!!

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