Nikau Restaurant based out of Scenic Hotel Paihia

A summery escape in Paihia, Nikau Restaurant & Bar immerses itself in Mediterranean bliss whilst serving up the very best of NZ fare.

And where better to enjoy the natural beauty of the Bay of Islands than here? Located in the Scenic Hotel, Nikau boasts a spacious welcoming place to dine, with a cosy fire next to the bar or huge windows with views of the lush tropical gardens and pool. Take a minute walk to the beach to watch the sunset after your meal.

In the kitchen, they have a team of chefs who are skilfully combining local ingredients and producing plates that are inspired by all four corners of the world. From NZ's bountiful shores come daily fish, mussels and prawns that are thrown into a fragrant yellow Thai curry, the daily catch is dipped into a delectable beer batter (shout out to Phat House brewing) for the nation's favourite dish, and South Island beef is serving up eye fillet and beef cheek ragu pasta. At the bar, immerse yourself in the selection of the signature cocktails and beautiful wine.

And if you have the kids in tow, the little ones will be all too happy with the kid's menu and a signature sundae overflowing with chocolate, caramel and berries. It turns out Nikau is a summery escape for the whole family!