Tauranga and Mount Maunganui have a relaxed, coastal food scene, with seafood, Bay of Plenty produce and plenty of places on the water. The city's restaurants are split between the CBD waterfront on The Strand and Maunganui Road at the Mount.
Restaurants change often, so check opening hours and book ahead, especially for groups.
Tauranga city
Clarence
A restaurant in Tauranga's historic Post Office building on Willow Street, a favourite for special occasions.
Harbourside
In the old yacht club building beside the railway bridge on The Strand, with water views and a private room for smaller functions.
No.1 The Strand
A historic building with a courtyard and conservatory, used for both casual meals and functions.
The Restaurant at Trinity Wharf
A waterfront restaurant with harbour views and space for private functions.
Mount Maunganui
Fife Lane
A long-standing Maunganui Road favourite for refined dining.
Alpino
Italian food made with local produce on Maunganui Road.
Mac's Astrolabe Brew Bar
A Mount institution on Maunganui Road, good for relaxed group meals.
Solera, Master Kong and Saltwater
Three more popular spots on and around Maunganui Road. Master Kong began in Wellington before opening at the Mount.
Group dinners and functions
If you are planning a work dinner, a wedding party meal or a celebration, a minibus or coach makes it easy to move between Tauranga and the Mount and gets everyone home safely. We can do multiple drop-offs at the end of the night.
Frequently asked questions
Where do locals eat in Mount Maunganui?
Maunganui Road is the main dining strip, with long-standing favourites such as Fife Lane, Alpino and Astrolabe.
Which Tauranga restaurants suit large groups?
Waterfront venues such as Harbourside, No.1 The Strand and Trinity Wharf host functions. Always confirm capacity when booking.
Transport for group dinners in Tauranga
Bus Hire NZ arranges minibuses and coaches for groups of all sizes, from 11-seat minibuses to 53-seat coaches, with professional drivers who know the venues, the drop-off points and the event traffic plans.
Tell us your event, date and group size through our quick quote form and our Tauranga bus hire page, and we will come back with options.