Indulge in a taste of our place! The Coromandel is famous for its fresh food and talented chefs. Most of the food served in our top cafes and restaurants comes from close by, fresh from the ocean or homegrown local produce.
This unique blend of regional influences has created a mouth-watering range of flavours and fare available from cafes and restaurants. Be sure to book ahead, especially when eating out in our busy season.
In particular in The Coromandel look out for macadamias, local cheeses, boutique wines, craft beers, crayfish, paua (abalone), Pacific oysters and mussels.
Boutique & Speciality Food
Local Produce Markets
Pubs & Bars
Restaurants & Cafes
Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries
Paddock to Plate Experiences
Food Events
Food Trail
Food Trail Brochure TCDC
Tips & Suggestions For Your Foodie Adventure
Our locals know a thing or two about this place, let them guide your way.
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A Guide to The Coromandel’s Best Ice Cream Treats
When we think of ice cream, thoughts of summer and beaches always come to mind. It’s no surprise that a visit to The Coromandel comes with the… -
The Coromandel in a Glass: Exploring Local Breweries, Distilleries, and Vineyards
Let us take you on a journey through the heart of The Coromandel, where the landscape isn't just something you see, it's something you taste. From… -
Best Coffee Spots around The Coromandel
Best Coffee in Town We’ve asked some locals ‘who’s their favourite coffee joint’, thought you might like to try for yourself… Mat’s - Whitianga… -
Local Spirit: Coromandel Distilling Company
As you pass by the tall window in the brick wall of The Depot you may catch a glimpse of the gleaming copper body of the still that produces the… -
Stargrazing - Dining Under the Stars
Experience the magic of dining under the stars in The Coromandel at some of our well-known dining establishments. Imagine savoring gourmet dishes… -
Top Restaurant: Gastronomics in Thames
For the ten-year anniversary of their popular Thames restaurant, Kishan and Radha Raikwar gave away ten $100 meal vouchers to their loyal customers… -
Eating your way around The Coromandel
The Coromandel is fast becoming a food-lovers paradise. For the hunter-gatherer who has a fondness for foraging the freshest new food products… -
Salt District Brewing: Where the spirit of the ocean meets the art of brewing.
Have you ever tried brewing your own beer? Many people give it a go, but mastering the art takes skill and knowledge, many trials over time and… -
Paddock to plate at The Falls Retreat
Reconnect with food, nature and each other with the warm hospitality and paddock to plate food at the Falls Retreat. Food made from scratch. -
Foodie Itineraries
Gather your foodie friends and set out on a seasonal foraging mission around The Coromandel. Stop at roadside orchard stalls and seek out unexpected… -
A foodie's perspective - eat local eat fresh
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Mercury Bay Estate - Coromandel wines with an Italian connection
It's an idyllic setting on the sloping hills facing the sun, looking out over Cooks Beach and the blue of Mercury Bay. Cook sailed in here to… -
Seafood and Summer Flavours
One of the best things about getting away is trying the local specialties and stopping for favourite treats. Seafood, wild or grown in the calm… -
Coromandel Chocolate - handcrafted with love in Whangamatā
It's a long way from Bayonne, the chocolate capital of France, to the seaside surf village of Whangamatā, but great chocolate travels well. The new… -
Get Ready for these Foodie Events on The Coromandel
Enjoy the best of Matarangi in April Matarangi is one of the most gorgeous parts of The Coromandel. Since 2013, A Taste of Matarangi has been held by…
