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.
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.
Sunday morning 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 Belgian waffles 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, or enjoy buttermilk fried chicken. For those keen on breakfast classics, grilled maple bacon and eggs beckons, while creamy mushrooms seasoned with horopito add an indigenous herb twist.
Booking times available every hour, book from 10:00am - 1:00pm. A 90-minute dining time applies from the start of your booking.
A celebration of the land, sea, and stars.
Join us every Thursday and Friday night this June for a uniquely Aotearoa experience — a Matariki-inspired buffet dinner that celebrates the rich stories and seasonal kai of the Matariki stars.
Each evening is a journey through flavours connected to te taiao (the natural world), guided by the stars of the Matariki cluster:
Waitī – Honouring freshwater and the life it sustains. A reminder to connect, reflect, and nurture our relationships.
Waitā – Celebrating the moana and its bounty. Enjoy dishes that respect the ocean and the gifts it provides.
Tupuānuku – Embracing kai from the earth. Rooted in growth, sharing, and the warmth of a hearty kōhua kai.
Tupuārangi – Paying tribute to food from the skies — birds, berries, and more — symbolising nature’s generosity and balance.
Come together with whānau and friends to reflect, remember, and look ahead, through a menu that weaves tradition, seasonality, and story into every bite.
A festive feast to warm the soul.
Gather your colleagues or whānau and celebrate the season with a cosy Mid-Winter Christmas celebration. Start the evening with a festive eggnog on arrival, then indulge in a delicious buffet dinner featuring:
- Traditional Christmas turkey
- Mānuka smoked ham
- Seasonal sides full of winter flavour
- Classic pavlova to finish on a sweet note
Available every Thursday and Friday night throughout July — perfect for group bookings, work functions, or a special night out.
6-course degustation with drink pairings available every Friday night in August.
Let your senses lead the way through an unforgettable evening of flavour, texture and aroma. Each course in this carefully crafted degustation draws inspiration from seasonal ingredients, cultural connection, and culinary creativity — designed to awaken a different sense with every bite.
From the earthy essence of Aotearoa’s native ingredients to the vibrant freshness of the coast and forest, every dish is paired with a perfectly matched wine or handcrafted non-alcoholic beverage to enhance the experience.
