3 Best Restaurants in Hokitika, Upper South Island and the West Coast

The owners spent years restoring this old pub, and now the place hums with activity and tasty food. Locally cured bacon, venison patties, wild (bush) pork sliders, house-made pies, and salads all vie for attention on the breakfast/brunch/lunch menus. Bar snacks and baked goods are offered all-day, and dinner steps up with a stylish à la carte menu. Riders from the local cycle trail will be staying here; there's also a great local scene with live music and community events.

Experience quality, classic New Zealand fare in a setting with grand views of the Southern Alps and Tasman Sea. Whether it's meat, fish, shellfish, or vegetables, this place delivers, and also matches its food with the local West Coast brew, Monteith's. The restaurant sits on a river terrace a couple of miles out of Hokitika, alongside a small number of accommodation suites. On summer evenings you can sit outside; inside you can peruse photos of the Blue Spur Goldfields, located here in the 1860s.

At this quirky café and delicatessen, the honey comes directly from the in-house beehive. A breakfast menu, baked goods (try the cheese scones), and lunch dishes that change with the seasons are on offer. Coffee is from Christchurch roaster, Empire. Great selection of craft wine and beers too. On your way out, stock up from the deli.