The Pier HotelSouth Bay, Kaikōura
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Restaurant · South Bay

The Pier Hotel

1 Avoca Street, Kaikōura, 7300 Open 7 days · noon – 9 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · noon – 9 pm
Weekly opening hours for The Pier Hotel
Mondaynoon – 9 pm
Tuesdaynoon – 9 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 9 pm
Thursdaynoon – 9 pm
Fridaynoon – 9 pm
Saturdaynoon – 9 pm
Sundaynoon – 9 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 319 5037 to check.

1 Avoca Street, Kaikōura, 7300

About

About The Pier Hotel

If you are looking for a restaurant in South Bay, Kaikōura, The Pier Hotel at 1 Avoca Street in South Bay is one of the places worth knowing about. It is about 2.2 km from central Kaikōura.

Diners come here for modern, international-style food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as dessert of the day. With 11 international options across Kaikōura, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

You can visit any day of the week – The Pier Hotel opens daily. The earliest start is noon on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 63 hours each week.

Facilities and services recorded for The Pier Hotel include outdoor seating. For budgeting, restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The nearest other venue on our map is Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar, about 70 m away.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
MainsMarket fish

With seasonal vegetables and beurre blanc

$34–42

MainsSlow-cooked lamb shoulder

NZ lamb with root vegetables

$36–45

MainsEye fillet

With potato gratin and jus

$42–52

SidesShoestring fries

With aioli

$9–12

DessertsSeasonal fruit crumble

With custard

$14–17

MainsMushroom risotto

With truffle and parmesan

$28–34

Plan your visit

When is The Pier Hotel busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Pier Hotel

Where is The Pier Hotel?

The Pier Hotel is at 1 Avoca Street, Kaikōura, 7300, about 2.2 km from central Kaikōura. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Pier Hotel's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday noon – 9 pm; Tuesday noon – 9 pm; Wednesday noon – 9 pm; Thursday noon – 9 pm; Friday noon – 9 pm; Saturday noon – 9 pm; Sunday noon – 9 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Pier Hotel open on weekends?

Yes – The Pier Hotel is open on both Saturday (noon – 9 pm) and Sunday (noon – 9 pm).

What kind of food does The Pier Hotel serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at The Pier Hotel?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact The Pier Hotel?

You can call +64 3 319 5037. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Pier Hotel?

The closest is Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar (70 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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