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Tahuna Reef

Quayside | Town Basin, Whangarei 0101, New Zealand
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Ranked #43 of 60 restaurants in Whangarei
Cuisines: Pacific Rim
Dining options: Reservations
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- 16 Jul 2012
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Dining options: Reservations
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12 reviews from our community

58% Recommend
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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

Spent a wonderful late afternoon/early evening at Tahuna Reef in Whangarei. We started the evening with drinks by the fire followed by THE most delicious pork belly (with fabulous crackling) sitting on a huge bed of yummy mash. The asian green vegetables were piping hot and very tasty.. We had 4 adults and 2 children in our party and others... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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35 reviews 35 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2012

We stopped for a quick dinner while on our way back to Auckland from Paihia. The restaurant has excellent lay-out, and we were fortunate enough to be seated right by the fire place... wonderful on a cold night. The service was excellent, and although their prices are on the high side I would go back there again because the quality... More

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Far North New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012

Dropped in to make reservation for dinner that night. Waitress on duty was so friendly and helpful showing us around and letting us choose our table. The dinner menu is comprehensive and the selections are mouthwatering. The food was absolutely superb, the service was attentive and friendly, without "hovering.' Will definitely be back again, and again, and again.

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Whangarei, New Zealand
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Went to Tahuna Reef for Coffe after work. Coffee was excellent and the service was superb

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northland
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31 restaurant reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

We had a lovely table upstairs which overlooked the town basin, very nice. The service was good and the meals lovely. Not cheap but good value

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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22 restaurant reviews
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 via mobile

Just went there this afternoon for a snack. Had the best homemade wontons I've ever had! Coriander infused and large. $16 including a wine or beer, can't beat that, sitting down in the marina was relaxing too. Staff were very attentive and polite. Recommended and would go back

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Whangarei, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Have been to Tahuna Reef a few times and have always enjoyed the food, the staff are friendly and helpful and price pretty reasonable

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Whangarei, Northland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

This restaurant has the prime location in the Town Basin, an awesome building with a really classy looking restaurant space inside and nice tables on a covered verandah upstairs. They have everything going for them..... Unfortunately the food is overpriced, generally very average, and a real letdown. I wouldn't go as far as other reviews - its not terrible, but... More

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Whangarei
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011

We went today for fathers day, we choose this place because was advertised as a family friendly restaurant, as we had our two year old son with us. We sat upstairs so wouldn't be too much hassle with a typical hungry two year old, we were ordering our meal when our son screamed (as they do) the group behind us... More

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Whangarei
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2010

Bad service, unable to get all the meals on the table out together. Staff have no idea how to serve food and aren't interested.

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