From CitySide Hotel you can stroll to the corner and you are in the CBD! Take a walk through ‘Thirty Eight Elizabeth’, the brand new flagship Farmers store and contemporary shopping and dining precinct. Walk down Devonport Road to the many waterfront restaurants and bars on ‘The Strand’ and enjoy the views from the harbourside promenade. Enjoy outdoor dining on Wharf Street.
Visit the latest exhibitions at the Tauranga Art Gallery. Downtown Tauranga has all the major banks and a selection of national and local retailers. Check out some of our local favourites…
Right on the corner you will see the fabulous new Thirty Eight Elizabeth shopping centre. This $200 million development has a flagship Farmers Store set over two levels and a range of speciality shops and eateries. You can enjoy the all-day sun from the dining terrace with expansive outdoor seating areas making the most of the downtown atmosphere.
The spacious Alimento Eatery has a reputation for a consistently high standard of food, coffee and friendly service and is based in the historic former Masonic Lodge building in Tauranga. On warmer days you can opt for a lazy breakfast in the sun or seek shade under the striking Karaka tree; in winter, you can cosy up in the back room next to the fire.
Sugo is an authentic dining experience based on the Italian way of living with ‘good food, good family, and good times’. With a focus on fresh, quality and locally-sourced produce the Italian-inspired menu by Sugo’s award-winning chef delivers on flavour in a relaxed, warm and welcoming environment.
The Phoenix is Tauranga’s finest addition to the family of Monteith’s Craft Beer Bars – providing great food and fresh beer to the people of Tauranga, and its many visitors. The Phoenix is designed to be a place where people can come, relax, and socialise.
Bobby’s Fresh Fish Market on the waterfront in Tauranga supplies only the freshest fish and chips cooked for takeaway, or to eat in store on the wharf, with their secret recipe batter.
Enjoy stylish waterfront dining and exquisite cuisine sourced from only the finest, freshest ingredients (where organic and local are given special priority) at Harbourside. As you dine, you’ll take in views across the blue expanse of Tauranga harbour in a warm and unpretentious atmosphere.
From your morning coffee and breakfast, through to lunch, dinner and late-night cocktails, Nectar has you covered. This all-day eatery with its ‘Melbourne vibe’ is a fantastic place to hang out and relax while enjoying creative cocktails, taste sensations, creative flare and Nectar’s fun and vibrant interior.
Inspired by the communal Asian eating philosophy, the award-winning Macau’s contemporary Asian dishes are created to encourage the spirit of eating together, so you can try each dish as part of a full dining experience. Experience many flavours in one night with Macau’s pan-Asian cuisine, with the added fusion of the Pacific, made with fresh, local produce.
Whether you’re a breakfast enthusiast, a food lover, or just thirsty, Picnicka is your place. From coffee and pastries first thing, through to after-work drinks or a nightcap, Picnicka is the community hub for all things social. The food is simple, nourishing, and meant to be shared – and the menu is built on locally sourced, seasonal produce.