Nikau Restaurant & Bar – Paihia

Enjoy a café style breakfast or a romantic dinner

Located on Seaview Road at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, offering relaxing & comfortable dining atmosphere with pool views & island-influenced surroundings. Providing on-site dining to hotel guests (with room service option), the general public are welcome to dine in.

Nikau Restaurant & Bar has a menu that proudly showcases fresh local seasonal produce & focuses on traditional New Zealand Cuisine, specialising in seafood, meats & vegetarian recipes offering current up-to-date food trends & being environment friendly with our resources.

The bar specialises in award winning NZ wines as well as craft beers & cocktail to compliment your meal or to enjoy a casual drink by the fire during winters as well as an alfresco pool area to enjoy the sunny tropical weather.

South American BBQ Charcuterie Board
Seasonal dishes to tantalise the tastebuds

Home Grown Specials

This season’s Home Grown Dishes have been created by our talented chef  Sandro Lobao. Sandro specialises in South American cuisine and has amassed wealth of creative experience in his 29 year career.

South American Style BBQ Charcuterie Board – $42.00
Main | Gluten free
Perfect to share. Showcasing Southland Hereford Beef Picanha, Lamb Rump & Pork Calabrezza Sausage. A must try combination from the grill, served with corn ribs, Duck fat and herb roasted potatoes and special Chimichurri sauce.

Layered Spiced Pumpkin & Walnut Mousse – $15.00
Dessert (Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)
Full flavoured vegan dessert, combining crushed cookies, pumpkin mousse and coconut whipped cream. Finished with caramelised coconut sugar walnuts.

Dishes are available as part of our restaurants’ a la carte dinner menu.

Find out more about Home Grown

Make a Booking | Contact Us

The Nikau Restaurant & Bar is located within Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands main reception building on the corner of MacMurray Road and Seaview Road. Parking is available on Grey’s lane or on MacMurray Road. Visitors are welcome to dine at the restaurant – avoid disappointment by making a booking in advance.

Opening hours: Open 7 days a week for Breakfast (weekdays from 6:30am to 9.30am, 6.30am to 10am on weekends) and Dinner (from 5pm to 8pm)