Pātaka Kai Restaurant

Pātaka Kai Restaurant, Bar, & Café - the only restaurant in the world that overlooks our magnificent Pōhutu Geyser.

Dine on the deck or inside, while enjoying the full view through our floor-to-ceiling glass windows. For unique evening dining, be sure to try our dinner buffet, where you’ll see Pōhutu lit up under the stars.

Each dish has a twist of authentic Māori cuisine then crafted with locally sourced and freshly prepared ingredients by our award-winning chefs. From Steamed Puddings to Kai Moana (Seafood), Mānuka Smoked Ham, Hāngī Chicken, Pātaka Kai has something to tempt all taste buds with our tantalizing dishes.

Our daily Hāngī Lunch Buffet and daily Hāngī Dinner Buffet, are available for visitors to Te Puia and the general public.

Bookings are essential. Entry into Pātaka Kai Restaurant is now via the main entrance or Waharoa to Te Puia. Our reservations team will greet you in our arrivals lounge and direct you to the restaurant. Exit is via our Oha Gift Store.

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Te Pō (Hāngī Dinner Buffet + Haka)

Experience a night that will enlighten you - see, hear and experience Māori culture with a cultural performance and hāngī buffet dinner.

Start your evening with a captivating cultural performance in our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. The performance includes a pōhiri (ceremonial Māori welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (chant), poi, and haka.

Enjoy a stroll down to Pōhutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere and sip on hot chocolate.

Finally, savour a delicious hāngī buffet dinner at our Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar, which overlooks a geothermal wonderland. Enjoy freshly sourced produce, traditionally cooked meats and vegetables, kai moana (seafood), and a selection of sweet desserts.

This experience is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes long and suitable for all ages.