A family-run bistro at 87 Hahei Beach Road in Hahei, Coromandel, cooked by a father and son, Chef Guto and Chef Gabriel, who bring more than 50 years of international experience between them. The restaurant is in an early 1900s church building moved from Taumarunui, and the exposed kauri beams and original floor are part of its character. The menu draws on flavours from Brazil, Portugal, India, the Netherlands and New Zealand, and dishes include crispy sushi rolls with pulled beef and a scallop plate. Polenta chips with truffle and parmesan are $7 or $14 as at 2026. A Sunday roast of beef, pork or lamb comes with a dessert of sticky date pudding. The restaurant has also offered a five-course tasting dinner with wine pairing.
Winter dinner hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm. A Chill Hour runs Wednesday to Saturday from 3.30pm to 5pm, and Sunday roast hours start at 3.30pm. Bookings can be made online, with a cut-off of 5pm for same-day tables, or by phone on 07 866 3797. Groups of seven or more and late bookings go through the restaurant. Families are welcome, but children under 12 cannot sit on the garden verandah. The bistro also hosts birthdays, business functions and boutique weddings. The website quotes no customer comments, so there is no view here on what diners say. The website places it near Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach.