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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Brunch Buffet

Brunch is always a treat, so to make it remarkable, come and sit amidst the spectacle of an erupting geyser and enjoy our delectable delights...

From freshly baked breakfast pastries, to fluffy pancakes and the allure of rēwena fried bread paired with golden syrup and butter, the offerings at Pātaka Kai are a celebration of Aotearoa.

Delight in the delicate flavours of manuka smoked king salmon, savour twice-cooked sticky glazed pork ribs, enjoy buttermilk fried chicken or our seafood boil.

For those keen on breakfast classics, grilled maple bacon and eggs beckons, while creamy mushrooms seasoned with horopito add an indigenous herb twist.

Please note: This is a seasonal offering. Buffet Brunch will run from 3–5 April and then every Sunday until 27 September 2026.