Dining in Coromandel Town:

Admirals Arms Hotel,

46 Wharf Road Enjoy a relaxing dining experience with 180-degree views of the mountains and the sea. From bowls of fries to steak meals or steamed mussels, seafood chowder, fish and chips, fisherman’s basket, nachos, burgers and plenty more. Fully licensed serving lunch and evening meals including an outdoor beer garden with live music most Friday nights. P: 07 866 8020 www.admiralsarms.co.nz

Coromandel Oyster Company,

1611 SH25, Tiki Road They’ve been harvesting oysters here for over 25 years in the pristine waters off the coast and their aim is to provide premium Coromandel Oysters at an affordable price. They also sell fresh marinated mussels, prawns, local scallops, kina and smoked seafood, drinks, sauces, souvenirs, but don’t leave with ordering their Mussel Chowder and Oyster Bisque. Open seven days 9 am – 5 pm P: 07 866 8028

Driving Creek Café,

180 Driving Creek Road Uniquely Coromandel – The cafe is set in a beautiful garden surrounding. Fresh organic veggies grow at the door and on sale you can buy coffee, fresh juices, smoothies and wicked home baking and sweet treats. The cafe is a three-minute drive from town and 100 m from the Driving Creek Railway. P: 07 866 7066 www.drivingcreekcafe.com

Munchies Bakehouse,

92 Wharf Road Fresh Bread, pies, cakes, croissants, filled rolls or a Cafe La La Coffee. Gourmet filled rolls, croissants and Panini’s made to your taste. You can sit outside on the sunny picnic area or takeaway. The Bakehouse is happy to provide lunches for your fishing charter trip – which you can pre order the day before. P: 07 866 8554

Mussel Kitchen,

corner 309 Road and State Highway 25 This is one of the best places to sample Green Lipped Mussels in Coromandel, fresh from their own mussel farms. They offer a menu of inventive flavoursome mussel dishes and vegetarian options in an open garden bar or under shaded verandahs. Open 7 days from 10 am. P: 07 866 7254 www.musselkitchen.co.nz

Peppertree Restaurant & Bar,

31 Kapanga Road Majestically situated in the heart of Coromandel Township, relax in a sun-soaked courtyard or under shaded verandas in summer or choose a cozy table next to an open fire during winter. Specializing in fresh local seafood and award-winning modern Kiwi cuisine, enjoy a unique dining experience in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Fully licensed, open 7 days 10 am – 9 pm. P: 07 866 8211 www.peppertreerestaurant.co.nz

Star and Garter Hotel,

5 Kapanga Road Inside this warm and friendly bar is where you get two restaurants for the price of one. Choose from the menu of Peppertree Restaurant or Umu Café and have the dishes delivered to your table. They also offer a wide range of Monteiths beers on tap and a good wine list selection with both indoor and outdoor dining. P: 07 866 8503 www.starandgarter.co.nz

Umu Cafe,

22 Wharf Road This licensed restaurant and café offer a takeout, or eat in, with an ever changing menu of fresh local seafood, salads, pizzas, tasty steaks, Kiwi lamb, vegetarian meals and a delicious range of sweet and savoury cabinet food available. P: 07 866 8618 www.thecoromandel.com/explore/umu-cafe