Eat, drink & get cosy

Located in the heart of Paraparaumu Beach, 50-50 is a winter dining experience worth savouring. Led by acclaimed chef Helen Turnbull, this intimate restaurant serves a monthly degustation menu that showcases local produce and inventive, seasonal flavours. With its warm, refined atmosphere and ever-evolving dishes, it’s the kind of place where you settle in, slow down, and truly enjoy every bite.

A fresh face on the Kāpiti dining scene, Lustre delivers a stand-out farm-to-table dining experience. Chefs Tim and Aaron craft inventive, beautifully plated dishes using the freshest local produce - a celebration of flavour, creativity, and conscious dining. It’s the kind of place that surprises, satisfies, and leaves you with a warm glow.

A beloved local institution, Raumati Social Club is a cosy cafe by day and buzzing live music venue by night. A hub where locals gather for good food, friendly vibes, and live tunes most weekends, it’s the perfect place to settle in, sip something warm, and soak up the sounds of the Coast.

Tucked in the heart of Raumati Village, this charming mother-daughter cafe-restaurant offers a relaxed, inviting space to escape the chill. Enjoy tasty, seasonal dishes and warm hospitality, then settle into a cosy corner inside or stoke the outdoor fire in the garden courtyard.

In Sicily, passo means to pass, or to stop by, but once you settle in at Passo, you may not want to leave. Here, the meals are just like chef and restaurateur, Michele’s Nonna used to make - delivering the warm embrace of Italian hospitality. From authentic pizza and handmade pasta to secondi and contorni, you’ll find yourself wanting to linger a little longer.

When it’s cold out, Salt & Wood BBQ brings the heat. This self-acclaimed carnivore haven serves up mouth-watering ribs, smoked brisket, along with other favorites, all paired with North End beers brewed just beyond the glass wall. Comfort food doesn’t get much better than this.

A Waikanae beachside classic, Long Beach is a year-round favourite with a warm, inviting vibe. Cosy up indoors by the fire or stay toasty in the garden courtyard with the heated seating. From wood-fired pizzas to seasonal dishes and signature cocktails, it’s the perfect winter wind-down. And don’t miss Sundays - live music sets the scene for the perfect end to your weekend.

Fun, vibrant and family-friendly, Hey Coastie is a casual all-day spot made for long lunches and laid-back dining. Take a seat inside, or if the sun’s out, gather the crew in the garden (yes, even in winter) and let the kids roam free while you enjoy delicious sharing plates. Best enjoyed with a cocktail in hand, the drinks menu is full of tasty tipples.