Manaia Kitchen & Bar

Coromandel Peninsula


With courtyard seating for summer brunches and a burnished-copper bar for later in the night, Manaia is the most cosmopolitan spot on the Tairua strip. Interesting menu options include taro croquettes, crispy calamari salad and Tairua's best pizzas. There are occasional live music and DJs on Friday nights. Kick off the morning after with a healthy bliss bowl for breakfast.


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