We scoured the region to find Porirua's best restaurants.
Discover them with our Neat Places guide.
Date Day or Night: Why Porirua is the Perfect Place for Romance, Dawn to Dusk
Tired of the same old date night routine? Time to venture somewhere that's so proudly its own, you can’t help but lean into the sincerity. Porirua is where date days flow seamlessly into date nights, where the best moments are authentic, and sea views come standard. Whether you're high-school sweethearts or navigating first-date nerves, this warm harbour town will provide something refreshingly different.
Gear Homestead
Nestled within the sweeping grounds of an iconic Porirua estate, Gear Homestead is where heritage meets hospitality.
Supply Room
Looking for the best spot in Porirua with a killer view? You’ll be hard-pressed to top Supply Room.
Sushil's Musclechef
A former top-six contestant on Masterchef New Zealand and a self-confessed fitness aficionado, there’s no doubt Sushil Ravikumar knows his stuff when it comes to...
Abandoned Brewery
Rising from the ashes of—literally—an abandoned brewery in Lower Hutt, Abandoned Brewery is doing its part to put Porirua on the map as a top beer lover’s...
The Karaage Kid
A plucky little outfit that packs plenty of punch, The Karaage Kid—brought to you by the team behind Dirty Burger—is out to serve a hearty dose of Asian fusion...
Tuk Tuk Thai Kitchen
Aside from serving excellent food, Tuk Tuk Thai Kitchen has one clear goal: to make customers feel like they’re in Thailand, without having to leave Porirua.
Topor Bistro
Those clued up on Polish cuisine will feel right at home at Topor Bistro, with a menu featuring the classics: dig in to pierogi, bigos, and golabki.
Samoa's Finest
If you’ve called Samoa home at some point in your life then this place is undoubtedly going to stir up all kinds of nostalgia.
