Alfresco dining
Dining out or drinks with friends is always a treat – but doing so on a warm summer’s day or during a gorgeous sunset is just that wee bit better! Make the most of outdoor courtyards and alfresco dining at these great venues and your summer will be one to remember.
LANTERN
20 Domain Road, Pāpāmoa Beach
As the name suggests, this southeast Asian restaurant in Pāpāmoa is decorated with low-slung lanterns and literally glows after dark. Enjoy a drink in the tropical garden or dine on the covered deck.
SUGO
19 Wharf Street, Tauranga
Tauranga’s revamped Wharf St is a fabulous place to sit and people watch as you enjoy delicious Italian cuisine beneath the lights and lanterns that are strung overhead. Choose from their tall bar leaners or pick a cosy table.
RISING TIDE
107 Newton Street, Mount Maunganui & 168 Ōmokoroa Road, Ōmokoroa
Handmade dumplings, award-winning craft beer, cider and curly fries are a hard combination to beat. Good brews and good vibes are always on offer, and there’s plenty of outdoor seating at long shared tables.
THE TRADING POST
1 Hall Road, Paengaroa
This cute Italian cafe and restaurant in Paengaroa is located inside a beautiful wooden cottage that has a small wooden deck and rustic garden to match.
WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT
15E Minden Road, Te Puna
Large sun umbrellas, strings of lights and scented white roses surround this restaurant’s outdoor balcony and courtyard in Te Puna. It’s a stunning setting to enjoy some of the finest food in the Bay.
ALPINO
16 Pacific Avenue, Mount Maunganui
Grab a sidewalk table and relax in style at one of Tauranga’s most popular eateries- Alpino. The chic Italian décor oozes its way outside and you can sip cocktails or dig into a huge bowl of pasta while sitting in the sunshine.
ROSIE'S-RED HOT CANTINA
113 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui
One of Rosie’s legendary frozen margaritas is exactly what you need on a hot summer’s day. Thrown in some tacos or monster nachos and you’ve got a ready made party on your hands.
FLATWHITE
21 Shaw Road, Waihī Beach
It doesn't get much better than Flatwhite's beachfront location! Their rustic décor is framed entirely around the ocean view so you can watch the waves roll in or the sun set while you dine.
MISS GEE'S
3/59 The Strand, Tauranga
Serving speciality cocktails and delicious food, Miss Gee's has a sunny courtyard and a ‘greenhouse’ which lets light shine thought the roof to make you feel as though you’re outdoors. Overhead hanging plants complete the look.
THE ISLAND
20 Domain Road, Pāpāmoa Beach
After a big day at the beach, dinner at this laid-back Pāpāmoa restaurant is a perfect choice. Relax in The Island's large garden bar and enjoy woodfired pizza, epic burgers, and smoked meat cooked over their Texas-style BBQ.
The Grocer
92 The Strand, Tauranga
Serving up coffee, cabinetry, sando's, drinks and food by the sea. With views of the Tauranga Harbour this seaside dining experience is not to be missed.
HARBOURSIDE
Old Yacht Club Building, 150 The Strand, Tauranga
Tauranga’s fine-dining favourite, the covered balcony at Harbourside literally sits over the water and offers some of the best harbour views in town. The deck is fully enclosed so you can enjoy your meal ‘outdoors’ without any wind or rain.
CLARENCE
51 Willow Street, Tauranga
One of Tauranga’s historic treasures, the former Post Office, is now home to Clarence, a lively Italian cocktail bar. Pull up a bar stool outdoors and share authentic pizza and other Mediterranean delights.
