Reviews of Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar. (Restaurant) in Whangārei (Northland).

Name: Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar
Address: Marina Road, Tutukaka 0173, New Zealand, Whangārei, Northland
Telephone: +64 9 434 3774
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.3

Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar

763 Reviews

336 Comments

Restaurant

Bar

Marina Road, Tutukaka 0173, New Zealand

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Information of Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar, Restaurant in Whangārei (Northland)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Open hours of Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar

Monday

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8 a.m.–11 p.m.

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8 a.m.–11 p.m.

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8 a.m.–11 p.m.

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8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Reviews of Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar

O. L.

We reserved seats late in the evening as we had a long day but they were still understanding and catered for us on a Sunday night! With the new covid rules, we could never tell how things would pan out, but the staff here are great and let us sit while we drove back for one vax pass. Aside the mishaps, the team still put on great service and matched it with the food served to us. Everything tasted amazing and was well worth the value with generous servings. Well done guys! Definitely a great pre Valentine's treat.

R. K.

Great restaurant in great location. But like so many places in hospitality NZ, it does lack a bit of personal touch in customer service. Just basic things like smiling and greeting.

v. a.

Lovely place by the bay. Great view as you can see in the photo. We got fish of the day and pasta. We're both really happy with what we've got. They have a good selection of dishes.

T. S.

Great place for drinks and food by the waterfront and boats. Pasta flavours were great and cooked perfectly, however very oily. Was jealous of the fish of the day my partner got though!

Generous portions and great wait staff. Awesome location. It's a wonderful place for lunch

C. H.

Food at the restaurant was quite good, both flavours and portions. However, the service isn’t the greatest, went here twice over while in the town on holiday and on both occasions there were staff that were quite rude and not very inviting. This was unfortunate because the food was good but we didn’t feel welcomed. Possibly could of been an off couple of days for the site? In any case, 3 stars for the food and the one service member that was good.

J. J.

Great place in Tutakaka for a meal. The wife and I went down for lunch, friendly staff, indoor, outdoor seating and we even met the owner. We had the fish tacos something I don't normally eat and I must say they were lovely! Followed by a beer of course and a coffee to finsh all were great! Toilets clean, seating tables and floor clean, cutlery, plates and cups clean and the water glasses were clean as well no dishwasher streak marks you sometimes see at busy places. Parking out the front side and back. Very good 👍

Mediocre place relying on the fact that it’s practically the only game in town. Had the fish special- fish was extremely overcooked and dry, grilled veg was wan (I’d guess it was boiled) and orzo and rocket salad had no rocket to speak of. Not awful but not great and I think most people would hope for better.

J. L. C.

We had a fabulous light lunch of olives, ciabatta, hummus and ceviche accompanied by the house Pinot Gris s- the Ned. Attentive, friendly service. A huge improvement from our previous visit last Summer. Will definitely return and will recommend to friends and family.

H. Y.

Great atmosphere at this restaurant. Food is generally OK, but at all costs avoid the tomato and basil pasta - if that wasn't a warmed up tin of Watties spaghetti with a sprinkle of parmesan and a couple of extra tomatoes then may the good juju strike me down. Go for the hamburger and chips instead

C. P.

This place is the best restaurant in the district, hands down! The operator is on point, he selects FOH staff that are warm and friendly and they're backed up by an amazing crew in the kitchen.

s. s.

The place is good and the food is good too. We went there twice while our trip to Tutukaka and both the tines we weren't disappointed. Once for an evening drink. We were greeted well and the ambiance was good. For lunch it was almost full for lunch. Food were yummy.

S. T. A.

Gillian’s Island themed restaurant with average food and spotty service. Drinks bearly arrived, bland potato skins and clam pasta that needed hot sauce to blast the cream away. Upside was the super pleasant outdoor seating in summer, clean bathrooms. Disappointing experience and management more interested in your spend.

J. H.

Very nice morning Tea, looks great for an evening meal as well. lovely ambience, great coffee and cheese scone

Nice little restaurant in the style of a boat themed restaurant. Prices are reasonable and the food quality is good, we had a fish dish, salad, bao buns and chips and they are all very nice. The place was about half full and the service was nice and fast.

T. J.

Nice food and friendly staff. Very nice cozy atmosphere with a great view.

L. B.

Perfect place to take a breakfast or a lunch ! Meals are very tasty and beautiful. Nice view on the port. Well decorated. Very kind staff. I took the Smoked salmon toasted bagel, with cream cheese and micro greens ! It was awesome !! Next time I will try the Benedict Eggs ;)

V. F.

Good atmosphere. Quiet and comfortable with good service. Nice outdoor seating. Enjoyed my chicken salad and my sister liked the BLAT with pesto. We enjoyed the mango and vanilla ice creams made with coconut for dessert.

H. C.

Good covid rules. Food amazing. Lovely setting. Our server Louie was great

G. L.

We were told to go to bar on arrival despite having made a booking. Had to find the drinks menu as the bar had a few people unable to move from the front of it. Fortunately we were taken in within 5 minutes and the wait staff were really good and friendly. Dinner was served quickly. Small menu which was good. Only one Vegetarian dish. Good variety of drinks and the atmosphere was warm. Would go again.

P. G.

Thanks 👍 my son thought it was great.Fist time to have a beer with dad at a pub since turning 18 5 months ago. He has special needs and he will not forget this . THANKS .

R. D.

Great location, nice simple menu and wine list. Friendly and efficient staff. We had pan fried fish and chips which was generous size, well cooked and interesting salad.

R. M.

Beautiful meals and desserts at schnappa Rock restaurant plus excellent service from the floor stuff there

T. L.

Nice food. Great service. Enjoy as nice sitting inside or out.

J. B.

The best fish & chips we have ever eaten! Snapper was thick tender fresh perfectly cooked & the beer batter was crunchy! Superb & the salad that came with it was beautifully presented & full of flavour! Well done to the Chef! Our Waiter was friendly & gave us great service! Thank you for a wonderful experience. All overlooking the water at Tutakaka Marina! I seldom comment on Restaurant food but this was standout DELICIOUSNESS! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

7yrs ago found this little gem and remembered how good the service and muscles were. We thought we would try and find it again on this trip to NZ. It did not disappoint we were outside of lunch menu but they were happy to cook us up a bowl of their signature dish. Thank you. Back again for the oysters and now baked cheesecake OMG!

Beautiful place and atmosphere. Food and service were excellent

Wonderful restaurant with a view of the Marina! Has delicious coffee and a peaceful, rustic ambience.

S. B.

Right on the marina and set in a Fijian Bure style building, the atmosphere is unique and welcoming and the staff service is outstanding. While we didn't have a dedicated attendant, each of the crew were very, polite, attentive and accommodating without being overbearing, some of the best service I've had in nz. Full credit to the team here! Fish of the day was with roast veges and a sweet mustard sauce, was well cooked, fresh and delicious. The food won't absolutely blow your mind but certainly a great meal out and well worth visiting. It is not a cheap dining experience, but good value for the overall experience I would say.

Very nice food and a great atmosphere.

S. D.

Great food, friendly service and handy location in Tutukaka. Had a good lunch, seemed a popular spot and reasonable wine and beer list.

Always great food & service. Beautiful location.

S. S.

Had drinks here, sat outside in the sun. Great views across the marina.

Great food service location. Great experience once again

K. F.

Always worth coming to this restaurant. Pays to book. Enjoyable dinner. 😉

S. L.

Great spot on the water. Chai and fluffies for the family along with some hot chips rounded out a great day.

S. H.

Stumbled across this place on a recent weekend away in the north and immediately fell in love. The menu is an absolute gem and the atmosphere was cheerful and chill. We ordered the bruschetta and the ceviche, both of which were perfection on a plate. Fantastic flavour combinations and we had clean plates both in very little time.

M. T.

Great service friendly staff and the food was tasty. Nice design and atmosphere, especially on a nice day with views live music and lunch.

A. G.

ABSOLUTELY delicious thank you very much :) got the fresh fish both pan fried (incl kids menu) and battered options. Also had a desert and coffee and again thoroughly enjoyed. All staff were super friendly with a relaxed atmosphere to boot. Wish it was our local.

Great ambience, great service, great coastal spot. However, food is very mediocre.

d. b.

Got caught out at home with little food after long day smashing up concrete base . Rang schnappa rock and ordered burger and fries just before kitchen closed and drove from wooleys Bay to be greeted with my food being plated as I walked in door.great food and service. Place has been a local legend for many years now

Friendly service, delicious food and wonderful company 😋

Pricey but good service and food.

A. C.

I visited Schappa Rock restaurant this weekend. I was very disappointed! $45 for a fish meal which when it arrived at the table, it came on a bed of couscous and very little of anything else. My chicken dish came on a bed of rice, void of vegetables really or salad. We were a table of 7 people and not one of us were impressed with our meal... overly priced and flavour was lacking throughout all of our meals. The desserts however were very good.

K. B.

This is the best spot on the Tutukaka Coast. Great coffee, simple bar menu, and tasty evening meals... the menu is not as large as it used to be but the ambience and friendly staff make up for this. I am a regular and will continue to frequent regularly. A big thumbs up!!

Friendly service. Good value lunch and dinner.

Limited menu options, food was ok, service and price good

D. B. d.

Three of us had lunch here today. The food was excellent and they also managed to cater for my dietary requirement. Will definitely be going back again.

D. U.

Stopped off for a quick bite on our way through to far north. Very busy at the time so we had to seat ourselves and source menus. Food is quite fried and heavy not very many light options.

a. w.

Beautiful seafood, great views of the marina, staff were super friendly and great service. Would highly recommend and will be visiting again for sure :)

A. &. C. c. L. &. F.

Awesome spot, feels like your overseas somewhere. Steak was perfectly cooked and rest of the table was satisfied with their meals. Would visit next time we're in the area

T. B.

Thoughtful friendly service. Delicious food and drinks :)

G. R.

We enjoyed a dinner at Schnappa Rock 2 weeks ago. The food was fantastic. I had the chicken and my husband had the fish. The service was very attentive and spot on. We would go back again to this restaurant.

E. C.

Yum! All the meals we had here have been fabulous but a special mention must go to the jackfruit nachos, A+ Great place to eat in Tutukaka. Staff are friendly. Kids menu is good not just fried options which is a welcome change.

T. W.

It's a treat. Waiter efficient. Great food. Her royal high ess had fish taco for lunch with most excellent coffee. I had toasted type lunch sandwich. It blew me away. Great flavour. Place a little confusing around till area. Covid 19 qr didn't help.

M. D.

We love visiting Schnappa Rock Restaurant and so do our family from Auckland. The Mussels are delicious and we highly recommend you come and try them for yourself! Cheers Miriam & Steve Davis

R. S.

as testament to the great food and atmosphere, they are very busy.

H. T. T.

Our dinner was amazing! Our waitress, Soraya was bubbly, welcoming & added to the great vibe we already felt about this place. We both ordered pan fried hapuku from the specials board which was absolutely beautiful. The brioche bread and butter pudding was divine. We will most definitely be coming back and we haven't stopped raving about our dining experience here. Great job Schnappa Rock crew.

Z. G.

Showed up without a reservation - booking - on a night that was quite busy. Got a seat at the bar and ordered our meal - the food came out before we finished our cocktail. The food was fresh, delicious and presented really well. The service was friendly and the atmosphere is really cheerful. The fish special was very yum!

We popped in for a drink on a hot summer's afternoon and nestled in very comfortable chairs and lovely staff serving us with nice cold drinks. Lovely views also with plenty to watch

Enjoyable meal. Great atmosphere.

M. P.

Awesome food and drink, very filling. Tho we did wait quite a while for someone to come to the table to bring menus, there weren't any placed on the tables or on a hutch for anyone to grab.

Amazing service, especially for a busy summer public holiday. Great food and decent beer selection. Fun maritime decor and marina views.

C. “. M.

Had a nice flat white while waiting for our excursion with Perfect Day. Good atmosphere and friendly staff!

Good food and sevice .. lovely setting

M. T.

Nice food with great service. Menu hasn't changed in a long time though and could do with a refresh. Had the fritters to start and the pork main. Both were nice but not amazing. Restaurant feels a little closed in considering the location. The staff didn't seem to mind our kids playing hide and seek in the outside bar area which was nice.

E. L.

Tasty & well presented dishes. Attentive service. Arrived without a booking & had a drink in the bar before being seated for dining 20mins later. Bathroom facilities clean & tidy. Quality dishes which were reflected in the prices. For me, it was nice for a special occasion but would remember to book in future.

K. B.

Easy parking, nice weather, good company. Thoroughly enjoyed my marinated chicken, with chips on the side, and a lemon dessert. Great place during the summer months, and not too bad in the winter, as long as you dress warmly as, the plastic-sided walls can be a bit draughty. Very pleasant staff, but the till payment area also, entrance and exit area, was a quite conjested when paying for the meals. Altogether another pleasant experience.

P. F.

My wife and I took our staff for our Xmas lunch there today The food was really fresh and delicious I was also very impressed with our waiter Tem who was very switched on and attentive. Everyone had a great time. We Highly recommended & will definitely be back Thank you

M. C.

It was good. The coffee was good. The BLT bagel was good. The service was good... except for getting a order a bit wrong. One dish was not what was ordered but it was only brunch so it wasn't a big deal. We booked 10-ish Sunday morning and on our way out people were waiting for a table. So it would probably pay to give them a call before dropping in.

N. P.

Thanks to the team at Schnapper Rock for a awesome evening. Went with work colleagues, a team of 28 and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their night. Meals were great !! Service attentive, prompt and friendly... So nice to have good service... Totally recommend 👌

S. G.

Kids loved food here. Especially, fish pasta.

S. H.

Amazing food that's very high quality and cooked to perfection! Great friendly staff an lovely atmosphere. Only thing bad I could say was that it got quite cold whilst we were having our dinner and maybe turning one or 2 more heaters on would have made a difference but next time I'll just take a jacket! Nothing will stop me returning

T. B. A.

Booked a table and got a prompt confirmation. Went out for dinner and had a great time. Very friendly staff and and awesome cuisine. Layback atmosphere. We will be back again. Definitely... Highly recommended.

B. F.

The service was grand. The food was amazing. The restaurant has a real chill feel about it. Pricing is good. I think the most expensive thing on the menu is around $32. I had the fish of the day and the beef burger another day. Both were amazing. This is a great little place right in front of the marina. Well done, Schnappers.

Great coffee with lovely views and the staff were great

S. R.

I visited this spot during my Northland trip. I stopped here to see the marina and came here fir breakfast. I must say, the staff here has some amazing customer service skills. The waitstaff who was serving me was extremely polite and patient. The food was also good and the coffee was great! Would highly recommend and visit again during my next trip! Cheers

J. L.

Came with my husband for dinner, I ordered the lamb and it was spectacular! Presentation was just beautiful and the flavours were simply amazing. My husband had the fish of the day with couscous and was very happy. Atmosphere is great, nice decor and friendly staff, too bad we were at Tutukaka just for 1 day or I would dine at this place as often as I could!

D. J. J.

Had such a lovely evening.....managing restaurants myself I would be so pleased to have passionate staff like this! The staff are so accommodating FRIENDLY AND Patient Love this place and even have blankets when cold. The best ceviche I have ever had...thanks Mike for your service..just outstanding!

M. S.

Too many flies around All over everything and very highly priced

A. H.

A perennial favourite for our family, well worth the drive from town out to Tutukaka. Good variety on the menu, reasonable prices and friendly staff. Kid friendly, but with enough tables spread around the restaurant for an intimate date night away from families. Summer time sees al fresco dining with an outdoor band gently playing. Well worth it.

D. M.

Good food especially the Hapuka special. Only disappointment was the bread & butter pudding - stodgy, no raisins, tiny piece of pear - not worth anything like the $15 paid for it

R. T.

Perfect spot , delish food and cocktails on point ! Oh and crispy cold Chardonnay 💯🙌 Great family restaurant too 😁

D. S.

Always a nice spot to sit and drink. The waiter was friendly but not attentive. The kids fish (and chips) came covered in pepper, so we had to send it back. The beef burger was pretty awful and smelt like cheap sausage meat. I only ate half of it.

A. S.

Lovely restaurant with alfresco dining options. I had the clam and mussle chowder which was packed full of fresh seafood and delicious. The service was good at a busy time of the year. My boyfriend had a vegetarian version of a beef burger that was adapted for him and was tasty as well. Our only suggestion is that the restaurant adds more vegetarian options to the menu and indicates on the menu which meals can be swapped to vege.

L. O.

Great food and great atmosphere. Friendly service in this classic Tutukaka coast eatery. Never disappoints.

After a lovely day scuba diving at the Poor Knights Islands with some good mates, there was no better complementing factor than a bar that served a comprehensive list of Tutukaka wines! The bar has a very relaxed vibe with fantastic outdoor seating. The local wines are also a very nice touch! A favourite of mine was the Sailfish Cove winery Rose. Furthermore the staff are very pleasant and are very attentive.

L. A.

Been there last night for a dinner. The place wasnt busy inside but we were told by a server that they have table for us but only until 7:30pm ( fair enough it was 6:10 - enough time to eat). Another server ( with two braids) came to our table and again repeated YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO LEAVE BEFORE 7:30..WE NEED THAT TABLE. We again politely agreed. We ordered two starters ( garlic bread and chicken liver pate). Garlic bread was a tiny French baguette with a bit of flavour. Chicken liver pate was very good and tasty. Mains were porkbelly and beef steak. Porkbelly was 5* cooked. Very well done. Steak suppost to be medium rare was more to well-done but that is ok. Bernaise sauce had texture of mayo but the result was good. We wanted to ask for dessert menu ( the time was 7:05). The same server came and said WELL YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO BE OUT AT 7:30. We started to be annoyed that we decided not to get any dessert. At 7:25 the server came AGAIN!! And said “you guuuys we really need the table”. I understand that people have reservations but being so annoying to a customer who has over 90mins to enjoy their meal. Feeling pressured and not welcomed isnt a nice thing. We spent around 120$ between 2 of us. So recommend the food but for sure not some of the staff!

C. “.

The service is lacking, had to go in to find a server to take our order and it was not busy at all. However, awesome food- the chicken lover parfait was AMAZING, one of the best I’ve ever had. Would be back for sure.

H. H. H. H.

Food was great, staff were friendly and location was superb. I do however think they need to work on getting a kids meal list on the menu. This would have made my kids and my wallet happier

S. O.

Great atmosphere, good food and service. Staff are friendly and attentive. A little pricey but the quality was good. The ultimate test is would I dine here again? Yes I would.😊😊

G. C.

Beautiful spot with charm, atmosphere, top service and interesting menu. Will return and enjoy an evening out there in the Summer as lovely outlook to marina across the road. So lucky to have this in our area.

T. S.

Good food. Great Service

Quinn is amazing!!! God bless that boy. I wish him all the best in Wellington! A fantastic establishment, the mussel and chowder are second to none! Worth the trip from Ippy, Australia.

J. S.

Lovely atmosphere and fantastic waitress. Meals were good size and mostly lovely, but dad's steak was a little tough, otherwise great night had by all

J. B.

To say your life will be changed is an understatement. Transformative experience. The best avo bagel and pina colada I've ever had. Just do it.

M. M.

Food was really good .We stopped for a bite to eat and the nachos were fantastic with a cold beer . So we went back for dinner , oh my it was worth going back for ,so tomorrow it's back for afternoon dessert time .

R. G.

5 stars, awesome people, awesome food, the chef there is a beef and lamb ambassador NZ, Dean Thompson. Overall great experience

S. B.

Average food for the price. Service was a bit slow and wasn't due to being too busy. Expected better unfortunately.

M. M.

Funky and hip little restaurant on the Tutukaka Coast 😊 Staff were ok could have been a little more welcoming and inviting and positive 🤔 Food was delish ... i had Garlic Bread ( 1 serving would be ideal for 2 people) Eye Fillet (super delish really wanted to order a side of eggs but didnt ... i will next time as we will be visiting again soon for my mother in-laws bday dinner) my hubby had Mussles (which were a little small and overcooked) but the thai sauce it was they were coated with was absolutely devine and his chicken main was nice too. Would be great if the had Steinlager Pure not just classic 😁

M. W.

Impressive menu. The food was a little different and well prepared. Great value for money. Also a great setting - to be recommended.

M. C.

Was disappointed with both the meal size and the service, the waitress asked us to take a seat, she would be back to take our order, husband ended up going to the counter to order, meals came in good time, the waitress delivered our meals said, oh I did try to get back to you. Certainly wasn't busy, maybe more team on would help.

K. M.

Simply delightful experience. Lovely food and super attentive staff. Even the food delivery was fast! We enjoyed it so much we went two nights in a row.

Fantastic service from Ben tonight. This was our first time going to this quaint little restaurant and we highly recommend it! Hot food, good portions and clean toilets 🙈 We will be back!

S. M.

Service is very good. One waitress in particular was very considerate of an elderly gentleman in our party. Food is excellent

W. P.

Staff was pleasant...food actually was very nice...the wine was ok ...the occasion was pleasant

P. H.

23/4/18 Great spot for a break and a bite - benedict eggs with the bacon - as good as it gets. Plus ciabatta, goats cheese & pesto for her ladyship - also right up there. Thanks for hospitality. Hard to get back on the road.

We always enjoy the personal service from Nic and his wait people. The food was delicious too

Nice view... A bit pricey

p. c.

Lovely setting, great staff, and the menu was diverse, 4 dinners, all very happy, oh I enjoyed the local Pinot Gris, they it, you will like it

Great atmosphere and food. Staff are friendly. The ceviche is really good.

G. W.

I was amazed by the how good the food was and so was the service the waitress forgot about one thing we ordered and they apologised and we only payed half the price for that dessert. Over all great atmosphere and fear priced

I. B.

Food beautifully cooked but portion sizes seemed small(4 sm tspoons of kokoda in a lettuce leaf with lots of tortilla chips-but lovely tasting chips)and hapuka on rice lots of rice snd 2 small pces of hapuka( perfectly cooked).also felt rushed which would have been fine on a busy summers day with cues waiting at the door but on a chilly spring nite with half the tables empty-i was a bit disappointed

K. M.

My local. They know my name. :) Great food, fresh Pacific Rim cuisine, locally sourced, thoughtful wine selection. Order the oysters if they are on the Specials Board - and the same with the Hapuka. It is where I hang out when I am not working.

A nice place to sit outside in summer whilst having a feed and drink

D. M.

Waitress didn't come back to tell us the beer my husband ordered wasn't available, we had to ask someone else. A little disorganized.

L. B.

Cool spot, rustic building lovely outlook, wonderful staff, extremely prompt service, amazing food and reasonable prices. Recommend!

J. W.

Great service, amazing cocktails

E. T.

Beautiful dinner here last night. My first time to try "Hapuku" which was delicious. Friendly & knowledgeable staff with a lovely relaxed ambience. Will be back.

Great food and service. Interesting menu

G. R.

Good food and nice environment. Super friendly staff made it a great visit.

R. M.

Mid winter and we still had to book. Great meal and excellent staff. Would have gone again the next night but they were closed unfortunately.

P. M.

Cosy little place nearby my hotel. > Seafood chowder so big, I had to change it from appetizer to main. > Seating (Bar and restaurant) > WiFi (yes) > Parking (yes)

D. E.

Excellent steak. Staff were able to deftly adjust the menu to suit our dietary requirements without fuss and the result, fabulous.

A fine meal after diving with Dive Tutukaka! Dive then grind here.

J. D.

Food and location good - I was disappointed when I asked if I could take home an uneaten salad I was presented with a cardboard container and expected to load it myself without suitable utensils to do so. Service could be improved

A. B.

Fabulous food and relaxing atmosphere. Steak was sublime and the Tuscan seafood soup was spicy enough to please even me

S. B.

Such a bloody awesome venue! Cevice and kawhai starters were amazing

A. e. M. -. Y. S. A.

This is the second time here. It's really good. Fish and chips is really delicious. Nice place, view on the marina a good service.

a. w.

Loved it food was awsome

Friendly, quick service, great presentation of restaurant, staff and meals.

C. M.

Ok.pity they also manage oceans restaurant no competition. Service good. Food similar to other restaurants. I hate the charge for extras makes meal expensive

P. D.

A great meal in a wonderful setting with fantastic well trained staff. A real gem of a place you will want to keep coming back to.

c. w.

Best food, excellent all round. We have never been disappointed after several visits.

T. M.

Lovely meals, very quaint restaurant

R. H.

Food and drink menu are ample. The only negative is getting table service. You may have to walk in and order via the bar itself.

O. Z.

Fish of the day was fabulous 😍

T. Y.

Nice surrounds, friendly staff and a nice meal on our first visit. Sadly no fish, something that even surprised our host from Whangarei.

M. B.

Great food, good service and an awesome view. Definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone

B. S.

Always good food and a great atmosphere. Love it here!

If the staff learnt to smile they might have got a 5 star.

p. &. i. A.

Beautifully presented gourmet food. Friendly and efficient staff. Great atmosphere and location. Dinner by candlelight.

S. C.

Is my happy place- friendly staff, welcoming environment, delicious food for any meal, great coffee. I cannot reccommened this place enough.

O. K.

Not the cheapest place in northland to eat, but quality food and attentive staff! Used to take all my friends here on the bike for the views alone!

Love this place, great food, great service and a wonderful vibe

C. D.

Absolutely incredible..love the food and nice staff.

P. L.

Enjoyed this place. Nice setting, the mussells and cheesecake we had were good. Just be aware that it's not cheap!

M. V.

The food & drinks was good, good, good. Not to long a wait considering there was a large group of us for our Christmas breakup late lunch.

F. M.

Definitely the place to go if you are at Tutukaka Marina! Awesome menu, great service, funky tropical theme. Thanks Nick!

R. L.

Great Food with Excellent service and reasonable prices.

Best price/quality rate I saw in a long time ! Food's perfect, savoury and different. Staff is friendly and professional ! I recommend it !!

Great food good atmosphere and cold beer

Delicious burgers & great seaside atmosphere

S. L.

Great service and food. Thanks for a memorable meal.

Very good fish restoran, nice ambient!!!

Lovely rustic environment with great food to match.

T. T. L.

Very good food nicely presented and good waitress. A couple of good wines and.selected cocktails

Brilliant service, fantastic food. Mocha too strong. Atmosphere awesome.

M. B.

Great atmosphere and tasty food. Especially the fish of the day and the mussels. Great stop after a day of hiking or diving.

N. L.

Tasty, fresh food for a good price, quick and friendly service, free water, parking nearby, lovely design, totally recommendable!

The entire staff is extremely nice. The food was also really good. Great night!

Nice food and service at an ok price. Good amount and a good variety on the menu.

Fab meal awesome

Always really nice food, lovely spot and a very interesting building.

P. W.

Only had beers in the sun and chips, but the service was great and fast too

Great food and staff, best pork belly I have had. Compliments to the staff.

s. c.

service is amazing, food takes a while to come out but is soooo yummy.

One of our favorite restaurants the food is always good and the service is great.

f. M.

Was with friends from Oz, their dish had to be re heated, menu a bit lame, good coffee, good service mostly.

J. C.

Great food Great service Great value Great ambience. In other words perfect

Bar menu was just fine. I like beer on tap montheis was tasty.

Awesome food and service at Schnappa Rock Restaurant. Food was different but exceptional. Totally recommend visiting when in Tutukaka

B. S.

Fantastic food and location. Very highly recommended.

Great place to share a drink or 2 with friends

Very cool atmosphere, rustic/island/seafarer decor.

Great food, bit pricey but you get what you pay for.

S. D.

Cool place. Good menu, nice spaces, late afternoon sun outside and dog friendly

L. H.

Lovely service and food. Nice lunch

Wow!!! NICK is just a trooper! Great service great food great atmosphere .. love you all for all you contribute to the local village xxx Naki Vicki

J. T.

Was beautifully well presented. Awesome staff!! Food was delish 😊 will be returning

Yummy food, great service, awesome location. Loved it!

Nice flavours. Expensive ho-hum for the body of the food.

Excellent ambience. Superb staff. Good food.

E. N.

I love Schnappa Rock it is our preferred restaurant in the Whangarei area. Consistently great food, atmosphere and service.

Great food, great service, all you want while away on holiday. Thanks

Food was great but our mains were forgotten so we waited about an extra hour.

S. X.

Easily one of the best chicken Dakar's I've had. Cool beach theme aswell

Good food and service.

K. J.

As always, great food, Tiger on tap and a lovely relaxed summer evening.

Good food but a bit of a wait for the food

Great service.. Lovely Pork belly 😊

Always a good spot to dine very busy good service

Didn't really enjoy their selection of food on the lunch menu. ( I am fussy though).

Really enjoyed our food

Meals and service exceptional

Nice place for lunch and dinner. Fish, meat and delicious dessert, something for everyone

Lovely fush and chups!

Great food, service and location. Public holiday surcharge was the only small negative.

Good service. Nice coffee and fantastic location.

Best nachos we've ever had cool spot good wine 🤙 we will be back.

Incredible chicken parfait & warm super fresh baguettes xx can't wait to get back there

Highly recommend the chicken salad and fish taco

J. P.

Delicious food. Good sized servings. Loved the cheesecake!

Service excellent but not a great variety on the menu

Great little cafe restaurant. Cosy tropical feel. Good food and coffee.

Prompt friendly service. Delicious unique real food.

Excellent food & service. Cool setting. Thanks 😊

Fabulous place, very good food. Nice service.

Great food in a lovely setting Related and friendly

Excellent service, excellent food and a good selection of craft beers.

Great fish of the day have not been here for over 5 years the same if not better

Great place, feels very tropical and great food

D. J.

Love the food and the services there what a happy lots they are

Pretty expensive need more on the menu

Great meal. Very good service.

Worth a bash if you're looking for a feed in tutukaka. Ain't cheap but ain't bad.

Great staff the food is really up there.

Good little establishment to check out and good food.

Great raw fish. Staff quick and friendly.

Lovely food and perfect setting

Awesome place, food and people. Real Northland hospitality.

Good food and service. Great on a sunny day.

great food and super fast service . highly recommend

Lovely meal and great atmosphere.

Awesome place and fantastic food and service

Great staff, drinks and food. Highly recommended

Chowder is amazing here great service as well

Great breakfast and service. Recommend

Great food quick service

Best meal all northland so far

Faultless service + food for a quiet relaxed Sunday brunch.

Excellent lunch service, good food

Very good best restaurant in town.

Great food and atmosphere

Always a good stop for a beer and feed

Really with they add wedges to their menu. Would make it perfect

Always good

Good food pretty good place to stop for a drink

Lovely spot with good food.

Consistently good service, always worthwhile in an excellent setting

Cool little place in a great community, friendly with great food

Always nice food and good service

R. C.

Great friendly team. Ambionic. Perfect spot.

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Awesome place

Nice beers and great food

The best place in tutukaka for food and drinks.

Awesome best place if been in New Zealand

Awesome food 10/10

Divine place to experience awesome food & exceptional service.

Disappointing steak dish really let this place down.

Awesome food, especially the mussels.

Excellent coffee. Food and service

It was good..a lil pricey but good

Great as always busy but all good

Nice food, great service

Great food and good staff

Great food, great space.

Lovely food and service.

Coffee was great and the food is delicious!

Delicious food and great service

Excellent food awesome staff

Lovely coffee, food and people

Awesome Food

Excellent food and service

Great place, great food

Great venue and food was invredible

Like the "Rock" in the name. This place is solid.1

It was good but it could definitely be better

Great food and service.

Great meal , recommend this place

Sometimes it's great, this time it wasn't

Great location and meal.

Good place to dine.

Great.

Awesome food and service

S. T.

Fantastic food and service

M. N.

Lovely meal and service.

Very good food. And coffice

Really nice restaurant at Tutakaka

Friendly staff.good coffee

Very light on serving sizes

Very good

Meal was great srrvice was great

Great food and service

Great clam chowder

Really enjoyed

Excellent food and environment

Good food.

Beautiful restaurant

Great food!

It was a great meal

Nice place for dinner.

Great place, good vibe

Always a pleasent stop

Very tasty food

The seafood chowder to die for

Very enjoyable experience

Yummy raw fish

Average place to eat

Marvolous

Great coffee!

Beautiful meal

Excellent hamburger 🍔

Great food.

Awesome once again,

Superb

Great for a lazy day

Fantastic food🍷🍷

Good and unpretentious.

Amazing food

beautiful venue

Yummy Burgers😍😍

Beautiful food

Great meal

awesome food

LOVE this place...

Awesome spot

n. m.

Great location, food is ok, but neither of the staff were wearing masks at any point while I was there.

Great service, food was very good

L. V. O.

Loved the ambience of the place. g8 service. Food lovely

(Translated) Spanish speaking . He Best place to share and enjoy good music and a granite atmosphere. Thank you very much Louis "Luis" for your kindness and concern. (Original) Se habla español . El Mejor lugar para compartir y disfrutar de buena música y un granito ambiente . Muchas gracias Louis “Luis” por tu amabilidad y preocupación .