RestaurantHidden gem

Luke's Kitchen and Gallery

Kūaotunu, Waikato

A small pizza-and-craft-beer spot with a big view over Mercury Bay, next to a cafe.

Cost
Paid
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
75 min

A little Kuaotunu place known for woodfired pizza, seafood and craft beer on a deck with a sea view. The attached gallery serves coffee, and the cafe next door, Kua Kawhe, has been recommended for its smoked fish pie. In winter, Luke's opens at weekends only.

Good to know

  • Hours shrink in winter, check ahead
  • Kua Kawhe cafe next door is open year round
  • Booking helps on summer evenings
Best time
Late afternoon on a clear day
Getting there
Sealed, in the village
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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