On the menu

Situated in a prime spot right in the town square by NorthWest Shopping Centre, Casablanca Mediterranean Eatery showcases a slice of Mediterranean and North African cuisine. The restaurant offers an all-day menu with Turkish, Middle Eastern and Moroccan influences as well as an extensive drinks list. Enjoy a Mediterranean way of dining with classic flavours, fresh seasonal produce, and hospitality from the heart. The slow-cooked lamb is their most requested dish, containing 11 secret ingredients. Meals are presented on embellished traditional serveware, and group bookings for celebrations, birthdays, weddings, and other functions are welcome.

Handily located just behind the NorthWest Shopping Centre in Westgate, Source café is a family-friendly spot serving up eats that prioritise provenance. The team focuses on sourcing ethically and sustainably produced produce, and are always interested in building relationships with like-minded local suppliers. Open seven days, enjoy a broad offering of delicious breakfast, brunch and lunch options from the menu, or have a hard time picking from a cabinet positively groaning with goodies if you need to grab and go. Once your appetite’s been satiated, why not gather some treats from the cabinet to take home, or even another takeaway coffee before you hit the road.

Nestled nearby in the rolling hills of Riverhead on the Coatesville Riverhead Highway, the Hallertau Brewery and Biergarten brews hopping good beer from locally sourced ingredients. But their exceptional craft beer selection is not all that’s on offer: the outdoor kitchen serves up fresh and local food, with small plates to share, more hearty options to complement your beer of choice, and an array of wood-fired pizzas. Sit back and enjoy your chilled beverage and food selection on the large wooden communal tables in the beer garden, under a colourful retractable canopy roof surrounded by lush tropical plants. If caffeine’s more your thing, grab yourself a cup of organic Kokako coffee served in unique handmade cups by Muriwai local, Lily Weeds. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained with a playground on-site, plus giant wooden connect four game. This is casual weekend dining to soak up all afternoon.

Dining at New Zealand's oldest riverside tavern (established 1857) presents the delightful choice of arriving by road or by water: The Riverhead has its own jetty. Whether you bring your own boat - or the car - enjoy the airy outside deck surrounded by 100-year oak trees at The Landing Restaurant, providing a relaxed dining setting and premium pub fare whether you’re settling down for a romantic meal, catching up with friends, or treating the family. The Portage neighbourhood bar is the perfect spot to unwind with a cool beer and good old chat, with pool on offer, live sport, historic memorabilia on the walls, and hearty food to be savoured. The Riverhead offers Sunday live sessions during summer.