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.

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Seasonal dishes to tantalise the tastebuds

Home Grown Specials

Inspired by Episode 1 of Enjoy the Journey, Love the Destination featuring Scenic Hotel Punakaiki.

Pan-Fried Orange Roughy – $38.00
Main | Gluten & Dairy free
Wild caught New Zealand orange roughy, perfectly pan-seared and served with Wild Chef rosemary and chilli polenta chips, chargrilled brocollini, tangy pickled tomatoes, and served with a velvety coconut saffron sauce.

Pumpkin and Cinnamon Pie – $16.00
Dessert 
Spiced pumpkin pie with a buttery golden crust, creamy vanilla bean ice cream, finished with a drizzle of Foothills West Coast Rainforest honey and a honeycomb garnish.

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

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Friday Night Roast Buffet

Join us every Friday night for our delicious 2-course roast buffet! Enjoy a hearty meal featuring tender roast meats that rotate weekly between chicken, lamb, and pork, paired with a selection of sides and a sweet treat to finish.

  • Adults: $30
  • Children (5-12 years): $14.50
  • Under 5s: Free

Bookings are essential to secure your spot.

Whether you’re staying with us or visiting the area, our Friday Night Buffet is the perfect way to relax and enjoy a comforting meal to end your week.

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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)