The Whaler Bar and Restaurant Bar a Kaikoura

Name: The Whaler Bar and Restaurant
Address: 49-51 W End, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Telephone: 6433193333
Rating: 4.1

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The Whaler Bar and Restaurant

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#24 Da 59 a Kaikoura

8.2

588 Revisione

Ambiente

8.2/10

Cibo

8.2/10

Interno

8.2/10

Prezzi

8.2/10

Servizio

8.2/10

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Prezzo & Cucina

$$ Steakhouse

Tipologia ristorante

Bar

Caratteristiche

Informazione

+6433193333

49-51 W End, Kaikoura, New Zealand

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The Whaler Bar and Restaurant in Kaikoura is a family-friendly establishment that offers delicious pub-style cuisine at affordable prices. The atmosphere is laid-back and relaxed, with friendly staff who provide excellent service. The interior design is cozy and inviting, perfect for a casual meal or drinks with friends. The menu features a range of dishes, including the popular porterhouse steak, Cajun chicken salad, and slow-cooked pork ribs. The seafood chowder and blue cod are also highly recommended. For drinks, there is a good selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, such as the refreshing Shandy and Pinot wine. Located in the center of town, The Whaler Bar and Restaurant is a great place to stop for a meal or drink while exploring Kaikoura. The outdoor seating area is perfect for enjoying the sun and people-watching. Overall, The Whaler Bar and Restaurant is a fine dining spot that offers great food, fast service, and a welcoming atmosphere. It's definitely worth a visit for anyone looking for a casual, affordable meal or drinks with friends.

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Kris Farrugia

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2 months ago

It was a quiet evening on a really cloudy/almost rainy day - so not many people roaming around Kaikoura. We couldn't appreciate the bar and restaurant full, though we are certain the atmosphere would be great on busy occasions. A few big screens for sports lovers also helps the general entertainment. It is more of an almost self-service procedure, where you need to order food by the bar and take a number with you, after which a waiter will bring the food accordingly. Having said that, the team of waiters and waitresses were very nice and polite, and very welcoming. We ordered a plate of Calamari for starters (forgot to take the photo, sorry!) and ordered a Hawaiian Chicken Burger and Sticky BBQ Ribs for mains. Food was really nice, well seasoned and fresh. Walking from the caravan campsites, many will come across other restaurants which also seem good and inviting. It would be a pity if The Whaler misses out on patrons due to selection by convenience, as it really is a nice overall experience to dine here. Price per person $80–90 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Marge M

Porterhouse steak is good, nice sauce to pair with. Short ribs and seafood chowder are alright, it’s not bad but not the best I’ve had. Service was nice and friendly. Price per person $30–40 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Steak and Chips

Toni Porter

2 days ago

I went in for a late lunch so it was almost empty. I sat on the veranda with good sea views. I had chowder with toast whi h was excellent Price per person $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes Seafood Chowder

Alistair Reed

8 months ago

Not bad but it is expensive for what you get. Two soups, a bowl of chips and a couple of beers cost almost as much as a night in a four star inner city Christchurch hotel. If you’re not concerned about ‘value’ then the food is okay. Price per person $80–90

Jamie Palmer

A month ago

Great wee spot and a nice roof top terrace on a warm evening. The portions were quite generous, fish & chips were delicious and the ribs melted off the bone. It is self order at the bar but friendly staff. Price per person $30–40 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes Fish and Chips Hoki

Graeldon

3 years ago

Starting off positive - Mains were excellent with good sized portions. The chicken was a little dry but the peppercorn sauce made up for it. The ribs were a winner and practically fell off the bone. Dessert was where things fell down. The dessert special was a mango, rhubarb and beetroot crumble which intrigued me, but in hindsight should have been a warning! Firstly, why the mango and beetroot? You couldn't taste either, so just do a really good rhubarb crumble! Secondly, a crumble should have a fruit base with crumb on top. This... thing... had a crumb base and then extra thick chunks of crumb on top, almost like it was trying to be a pie, but failed at the last moment. Thirdly, it was twice the size it needed to be. Unless your menu says otherwise, keep the different items to similar portion sizes! As for the creme brulee - the star of the dish is the layer of caramelized sugar on top. Putting icing sugar on top of that just ruins the point! It was a good dessert just trying to look too fancy. I've seen other restaurants use edible flowers to make it look great. On the other hand, I saw other patrons with seafood dishes and the brownies which all looked excellent, so maybe we were just unlucky with ours. Finally, service was fairly slow taking about two hours for mains and a dessert. It felt like we waited for our dessert for as long as we did for our mains. Overall I would recommend checking this place out for lunch, for their mains, or just for a great place to hang out for a few drinks. The bar itself and the atmosphere is pretty great and had a relaxed vibe going. Just expect to wait a bit for food.

Al Man

It's a VERY basic pub....unfortunately one for processing tourists. Everyone very friendly, but the food well well below par. Yes you pay for what you get..... in a tourist town, but it still cost near $200 for basic drinks, 2x burgers, and nibbles. We've been before and should have known nothing changed. Price per person $50–60 Food: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3

karin hubber

9 months ago

It's meant to be pub food but really it was outstanding. We stumbled upon this cos we wanted to see the rugby . Pleasantly surprised. The fish was so fresh and well oresented. Lovely atmosphere. Just all round good. Worth a visit Price per person $30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Blue Cod and Chips with Salad

nguyen ha kieu nhung

A year ago

The food was delicious but we waited for a while. More than 20mins after ordering for entrée, then 30mins till mains and around 30-40mins for deserts. Restaurants might be a bit under staff for a saturday night.

Hamish Kershaw

3 months ago

Front of house service could be improved, wasn't really lead to or shown were our table that was booked was. (Grab yourself a menu and your table is out that way come back and order your food and grab your drinks). Table was sticky and asked for it to be cleaned was mention that the varnish on the tables are affect by the cleaning products. (Phone stuck to the table) Friendly staff and food was good. Price per person $20–30 Food: 4 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes Steak and Chips