What a great place to dine in Kaikoura!!. The Hotel itself has a great old atmosphere and is in a fantastic location on the waters edge. A longish walk from town but pleasant enough on a fine evening. This was one of the best meals we experienced on our trip to the top of the south island. The service was... More

There were families and couples eating there. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I noticed that servers paid attention to all who were eating there. The quality of the food and the dessert was great.

Loved this restaurant. Was recommended by Deb at Sails Motel. Lots of food and desert was wonderful. Very nice atmosphere.

We have just come back from another trip to the Sth Island and enjoyed the best meal of the trip at the Pier Hotel. The food was delicious, plentiful and the temperature was just right. The servings were generous and we would happily return to this restaurant on our next trip south. We have eaten at a lot of places... More

large , excellent meal. The local go to this place and seem to enjoy the atmosphere. The meals are large but I thought they are bit on the pricey side

We were recommended to go to the Pier Hotel for a meal. The place has lots of old photos, which tells of the history of Kaikoura. Has heaps of atmosphere, when you go to the Gents, look out for all the jokes written on the noticeboard. We both had the seafood basket. Heaps of variety. It was our first taste... More

We arrived at 6pm and the restaurant was already busy. Initially we were offered stools at a bar along the window area ... this did not appeal and we were eventually given a table in a 'quiet' room ... it was a very nice location. Some tables in the main area had a scenic view and there were a few... More

This restaurant is unique. The restaurant has a nostalgic charm with nautical theme from the times of whaling. The food is excellent, beautifully served in style and with very generous servings. The service is very good, friendly and with a warm smile. The seafood is fabulous including mussels, cray fish (lobster) etc. The view is SUPERB the moutains across the... More

I enjoyed my experience at The Pier - the staff were friendly and attentive, we sat outside and enjoyed the view and staff were accommodating when we moved inside once it got a little cold. I was impressed by the range of wines served by the glass and our food was nice (though a little expensive) and arrived in good... More