Restaurants in Akaroa

Although  Akaroa is only a small village, with just 600 permanent residents, it boasts a number of excellent restaurants that we are able to recommend to our guests.  All the restaurants are within an easy 2 to 5 minute walk of Maison de la Mer - so you can leave the car parked.   During the season, reservations are essential and we are pleased to make reservations on your behalf:

 

The Trading Rooms

Open for Lunch and Dinner, The Trading Rooms is one of Akaroa's finest restaurants, concentrating on fresh locally sourced foods, from which, chef Stephen Gilchrist conjures up a wonderful fresh seasonal menu.  Informal at lunch and more fine dining in the evening, this is a must visit place to eat in Akaroa.  At lunch, try the magnificent Beef pies!  Dinner is sublime.  Stephen's partner, Kathryn, is the smiling hostess.  Open 7 days in season.

 

The Little Bistro 

Owned and operated by chef Paul and his partner Emma, who is front of house, this is one of our favourite places to eat. The menu is absolutely yummy, with local produce, great service, and a focus on local wines in an intimate environment.  Just so you are not surprised, this is a small restaurant and tables are close together.  NIce and intimate.  Reservations essential.  Open for dinner only

  

Vangionis

Imagine an Italian Trattoria with a true Mediterranean flair with pizza, pasta, tapas and a host of daily changing specials, based on fresh local produce available each day.  Warm friendly environment.  Open 5pm onwards for dinner.

• www.vangionis.co.nz

 

Ma Maison

If you want a romantic sunset view over the harbour, then Ma Maison is for you.  Ma Maison has a varied modern menu with many seafood, meat and vegetarian options from award winning chef/owner Rod Parkinson.   Our personal favourite here is the oven roasted eye fillet of beef.

• www.mamaison.co.nz

Cafes

There is no shortage of good cafes and coffee in Akaroa for lunch, or just a small break:

• L'Escargot Rouge

• By the Green

• Bully Hayes

• Akaroa Cine Cafe