Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mussel Kitchen
SEAFOOD $$$
(
www.musselkitchen.co.nz
;
cnr SH25 & 309 Rd; mains $9-18; 9am-3.30pm & 6-10pm Jan & Feb)
This cool cafe-bar sits among fields 3km south of town. Mussels are served either with
Thai- and Mediterranean-tinged sauces, or grilled on the half-shell. In summer the garden
bar is perfect for a mussel-fritter burger and a frosty beer. Smoked and chilli mussels are
available for take away.
Pepper Tree
MODERN NZ $$$
( 07-866 8211;
www.peppertreerestaurant.co.nz
;
31 Kapanga Rd; lunch $18-26, dinner $26-36;
10am-9pm; )
Coromandel Town's most upmarket option dishes up generously pro-
portioned meals with an emphasis on local seafood. On a summer's evening, the court-
yard tables under the shady tree are the place to be.
Umu
CAFE $$$
(
www.facebook.com/umucafe
;
22 Wharf Rd; breakfast $11-18, lunch $12-25, dinner $14-32;
9am-9pm; )
Classy cafe fare, including pizza, counter food (tarts and quiches around
$7), superb coffee and tummy-taming breakfasts.
Coromandel Smoking Co
SEAFOOD
(
www.corosmoke.co.nz
; 70 Tiki Rd; fish $5-15;
9am-5pm)
Smoked fish and seafood for cook-
ing and snacking.
Coromandel Oyster Company
SEAFOOD
(1611 Tiki Rd; fish $5-25;
9am-5pm)
Briny-fresh mussels, scallops, oysters and cooked -
crayfish.
Star & Garter Hotel
PUB
(
www.starandgarter.co.nz
; 5 Kapanga Rd; 11am-late)
Making the most of the simple kauri
interior of an 1873 building, this smart pub has pool tables, decent sounds and a roster of
live music and DJs on the weekends. The beer garden is smartly clad in corrugated iron.
Shopping
The Source
ARTS & CRAFTS
(31 Kapanaga Rd;
10am-4pm)
Creative showcase of more than 30 local artists.
