Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar
About
South Island visitors find Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar, a restaurant and bar at 12 Avoca Street, Kaikōura 7300. The town sits on the east coast of the South Island, with Christchurch and Blenheim the nearest of the larger centres listed.
Whether you need to book a table ahead is worth settling before you travel, since an evening spot in Kaikōura can fill when tour groups are in town. The venue has drawn 132 reviews, a solid tally for a coastal town of this size. Diners have given it 4.1 out of 5, a score that reflects steady approval rather than runaway praise.
The kitchen serves the kind of seafood and grill cooking that suits a coastal town, and the bar pours alongside it. Full details sit at http://greendolphinkaikoura.com/. Traffic drives on the left across New Zealand, and hire cars are the usual way to travel on the larger islands, which makes Kaikōura easy to reach along the coast road.
Māori culture is central to national life, with marae, haka and the Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840, and the town's name carries the macron that marks the vowel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of food and drink can I expect at Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar?
Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar is a bar and nightlife spot on the South Island, so the focus is on drinks and evening socialising rather than a set menu. Kaikōura, where it is based, is one of the nearby places on the island alongside towns such as Queenstown, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka and Te Anau.
Where is Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar located on South Island?
Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar sits at 12 Avoca Street, Kaikōura 7300, on the South Island. Kaikōura is one of the coastal towns on the island, and the surrounding waters are known for dolphins, fur seals and seabirds.
Do I need to book a table at Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar in advance?
Booking details for Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar are handled through its website at http://greendolphinkaikoura.com/. The venue is on the South Island at 12 Avoca Street, Kaikōura 7300, so it is worth sorting any table arrangements before you travel there.
How highly do diners rate Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar?
Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar holds a rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 132 reviews. That places it among the reviewed bar and nightlife options in Kaikōura on the South Island.
Is Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar a good spot for a night out on South Island?
Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar is a bar and nightlife spot at 12 Avoca Street, Kaikōura 7300, making it a natural stop for an evening out on the South Island. Native birds such as tūī and kererū are common in the surrounding area, and dolphins, fur seals and seabirds are often seen along the coast.
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