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Tuti's Restaurant and Bar

35 Beach Road, Kaikoura 7300, New Zealand
03 319 3370
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Ranked #1 of 34 restaurants in Kaikoura
Price range: S$19 - S$57
Cuisines: Seafood, Vegetarian, New Zealand, Asian fusion
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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UK
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

The restaurant came well recommended by locals. And as we wanted crayfish, which wasn't available in a couple of other restaurants, we opted for here. We opted for a crayfish to share between the 2 of us at approx $100. Unfortunately, when it came it was quite dry due to being a little overcooked - which was a shame because... More

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Temuka, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Great service, fantastic food and warm and relaxing. 100% The family owned and operated Restaurant was the best we found in Kaikoura .

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Recommended by our motel owner with good reason. Innovative and interesting menu mixing European and Asian tastes. All were presented perfectly. Adults and kids meals alike were a taste sensation. Great service. Highly recommmended.

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Christchurch, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I went with my family and I personally tried the lamb shanks. It was definitely one of the better lam shanks that I have ever had. I am a bit picky on what I eat, but the lamb and its sauce was just the perfect combination. Would recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a decent meal in Kaikoura..

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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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15 reviews 15 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Decided to try it on the way through to Picton after reading the reviews. Service was reasonably quick on a Friday night in the tourist season. My partner ordered a mild lamb curry and I had the pan fried Groper steak off the specials board. My fish was very nice and excellently cooked however my partner, who used to live... More

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Tutisrestaurant, Owner at Tuti's Restaurant and Bar, responded to this review
27 April 2013

Sorry to hear your wife couldn't eat her lamb curry, but my daughter Amanda who served you said your partner finished at least three quarters of the meal then indicated it was too spicy then as you say she asked for yogurt, but as these curries are coconut milk based in the Singaporean style they are not served with yogurt... More

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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

Had a steamed fish special with coconut cream, and spices. Kids loved there food fish and French fries. Seafood chowder was amazing.

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Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, Thailand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

The resterant is in good location ,not far from the city or the whale watch . I've try the seafood.scallop is so delicious. finally you will love the dessert

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Oxford, New Zealand
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Hubby & I tried Tuti's for the first time and were very impressed with the service, the friendly staff & the cleanliness; though I do have to say that the acoustics are not perfect when the place is busy. We shared a entree/starter of CHILLI MUSSELS NZ - green lipped mussels cooked in chilli, tomato and fresh parsley served with... More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

We stopped by chance at this restaurant and what a lucky decision that was. The food was tasty, moorish and satisfying. The curries we ordered tasted of heaven and we ate till we could eat no more. We loved the food so much we went back the next night, and we only stayed in Kaikoura for two nights! Note the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

Great staff and cosmopolitan food with a Thai accent get it spot on. Right opposite campsite too! Highly recommended!

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