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Hotel Chathams restaurant
Established · 15 signalsprepared_food
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Hotel Chathams restaurant

4.4(99 reviews on Google)

The first hotel on Chatham Island, originally known as Mangoutu House, opened in the 1860s on land owned by Māori chief Toenga Te Poki, managed by John and Isabella Alexander. They also serve locally brewed Chatham Island Lager

“The restaurant at Hotel Chatham specializes in seafood, which is freshly caught from the waters surrounding the Chatham Islands.” · “The menu changes based on the availability of the freshest ingredients and the chef's creativity.” · “Freshly Caught Seafood:** Crayfish, hapuku (groper), blue cod, and paua (abalone) are frequently featured delicacies.”

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Their Story

The first hotel on Chatham Island, originally known as Mangoutu House, opened in the 1860s on land owned by Māori chief Toenga Te Poki, managed by John and Isabella Alexander. It served visitors and seafarers, undergoing a name change to Mangoutu Hotel in 1902 and further expansion in 1909 to…

What They Make

  • Freshly Caught Seafood (Crayfish, hapuku, blue cod, paua)
  • Breezy Beer-battered Blue Cod
  • Crayfish Platter
  • Blue Cod Chowder
  • Local Craft Beer (Breezy Brew lager with Toni's Chatham Island wild honey)
  • Go Wild Chatham Islands Freeze Dried Honey (used in desserts, available for purchase)
  • Deep-fried mushroom & pumpkin Arancini with dill mayo & parsnip crisps (Entrée)
  • Smoked chicken, red onion & feta Pizza (Main)
  • Peanut & sultana roasted Chicken Salad with polenta chips & balsamic dressing (Main)
  • Pork & mushroom Stew with cauliflower & crushed potatoes (Main)
  • Pan-fried Salmon Salad with hollandaise & poached egg (Main)
  • Fried Chicken with potato mash, peas & gravy (Main)
  • Roast Beef Ribeye with roasted & steamed vegetables & gravy (Main)
  • Ice Cream Sundae (Caramel, Chocolate, or Berry) with Go Wild Chatham Islands Freeze Dried Honey (Dessert)
  • Boysenberry Cheesecake with berry compote (Dessert)
  • Carrot & Coconut Soup with lemongrass & ginger (Bar Menu)
  • Potato Wedges with crispy bacon, cheese, sweet chili sauce & sour cream (Bar Menu)
  • Sweet chili & herb-marinated Tiger Prawn Salad (Bar Menu)
  • Homemade Beef Burger with beetroot, coleslaw, tomato, egg & fries (Bar Menu)
  • Grilled Ribeye Steak with mushroom sauce, salad & fries (Bar Menu)
  • New Zealand wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot)
  • Sparkling wines/champagne (Oyster Bay, Moët & Chandon)
  • Various beers (Speights, Tui, Corona, Heineken, Guinness, Panhead)
  • Ciders
  • Spirits
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Seasonal menu items (based on fresh ingredient availability)
  • Packed lunches (on request)
  • Cabinet food and snacks

More from Hotel Chathams restaurant

Accommodation (Hotel Chatham, Forget Me Not Suites, Travellers Rest, Lookout, Val's House, Makara House, North West Bungalow, Chatham Rise Motel, Beach Houses)Virtual TourExperiences (sight-seeing, fishing charters, guided hunting, walking tours)WalksVehicle Rentals (Honda CRV's 4x4s, Vans)Air travel and transfer arrangementsGuided Tours (fully inclusive with local guides, access to private land)Events (Mid-Winter Christmas, Matariki celebrations, cooking classes, workshops, photography tours, dark sky stargazing, painting retreats)Admiral Garden BBQ DinnerSouvenir & Gift ShopLounge barPublic barTAB facilitiesATM facilities

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Chatham Islands (Producer Region)

Chatham Islands

Direct Sales

Waitangi Wharf Owenga Road, Chatham Islands Territory 8016, New Zealand

Physical store (restaurant/bar), Takeaway (packed lunches, cabinet food)

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