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We've compiled the best of the best in Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Named after a notorious American pirate, this modern restaurant occupies a great site overlooking the yachts moored in the harbor. New Zealand cuisine is highlighted, and there are light and full-size main courses for breakfast, lunch, and dinner all year round. Enjoy tapas and a cocktail in the sun, and don't miss the plentiful seafood platter.
Western and Thai spins on local produce, meat and seafood, along with a seaside location makes for sought-after reservations at this, venue, which serves delicious food all day. Dark wooden floors, white tablecloths, and leather chairs lend a seaside chic quality, and on a nice day, snatch a table outside. In addition to breakfast, there are three different menus, including Kiwi, Thai, and seafood. The latter is the highlight, boasting Akaroa salmon fillet, huge seafood platters, whole squid, oysters, and more.
