Kohi Beach Eatery & Store

About Kohi Beach Eatery & Store

Kohi Beach Eatery is a beachside restaurant and bar at 237 Tamaki Drive in Kohimarama, part of the wider Kohi Beach brand which also runs a nearby store on Averill Avenue and a seasonal fish outlet. The Eatery runs day service through breakfast and lunch, moving into a dedicated dinner service Thursday to Saturday evenings.

The day menu covers everything from an Early Risers breakfast to more substantial dishes like ricotta gnocchi and red wine braised beef shin ragu, while the evening menu steps up into bigger plates such as soy glazed lamb ribs, cider braised pork belly and Angus sirloin, alongside snacks, starters and share plates like Pacific rock oysters and duck liver mousse. A dedicated kids menu and an extensive drinks list, including cocktails, mocktails and a wine and beer selection, round out the offering.

Kohi Beach Eatery builds regular rituals into its week, from a daily happy hour and early risers special, to $3 oysters every Friday and summer Sunday sessions with live music.

Kohi Beach Eatery: All-Day Dining and Evening Bites in Kohimarama

Right on Tamaki Drive in Kohimarama, Kohi Beach Eatery has built its reputation as a genuine all-day spot — coffee and breakfast in the morning, a proper lunch through the day, and a dedicated evening service on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Morning to Afternoon

The day menu opens with an Early Risers Breakfast served 7 to 9am, pairing eggs on toast with a choice of sides — from bacon and haloumi to crispy potatoes and chorizo — plus a small coffee. From there the menu builds out with dishes like Fruit & Nut Granola, Avocado Toast with whipped feta and dukkah, and a Chorizo Scramble with harissa and salsa verde. Heartier options carry through the day too, including Ricotta Gnocchi with wild mushrooms and walnut, and a Red Wine Braised Beef Shin Ragu with pappardelle and pecorino.

Evening Bigger Plates

From 4:30pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, Kohi Beach shifts into its evening menu. Bigger Plates lead the way — Market Fish with preserved lemon beurre blanc, Soy Glazed Lamb Ribs, Cider Braised Pork Belly, and an Angus Sirloin with grilled mushroom and sweet soy. For the table, a Red Wine Braised Beef Shin with roasted bone marrow and smoked polenta is built to share between two. Snacks and starters round things out, from Pacific Rock Oysters and Manuka Smoked Marinated Olives to Kohi Fried Chicken Bites and Squid Fritti.

Drinks and Rituals

Kohi Beach has built genuine rituals into its week. There's a daily Happy Hour from 3pm to 6pm, and $3 Oysters every Friday from 3pm until they sell out. In summer, Sunday Sessions bring live music to the eatery from 3pm to 6pm. The drinks list runs deep, with a full wine selection, tap and bottled beers, and a cocktail menu spanning a Passionfruit Mojito, a Flat White Martini made with Kohi's own espresso blend, and classic options like a Margarita or Whiskey Sour — plus mocktails for anyone skipping the alcohol.

Families and the Wider Kohi Beach Brand

A dedicated Kids Menu covers the basics — egg on toast, spaghetti and meatballs, a Kohi hot dog, and crumbed fish and chips — making it an easy spot to bring the whole family. Kohi Beach Eatery also sits alongside the separate Kohi Beach Store on nearby Averill Avenue, and a seasonal Kohi fish outlet, together forming the wider Kohi Beach brand along the Kohimarama waterfront.

Visiting

Kohi Beach Eatery is open Monday to Saturday from 7am, with day service running to 4pm and dinner service taking over Thursday to Saturday nights from 5pm until late. On Sundays, the eatery is open from 7am to 5pm, with drinks and snacks only available from 3pm onward. Staff ask that allergies and dietary requirements be flagged when ordering, and note a 2% surcharge applies on credit card and PayWave transactions, rising to 15% on public holidays.

Signature items

• $3 Oysters
• Kohi Fried Chicken Bites
• Soy Glazed Lamb Ribs
• Red Wine Braised Beef Shin
• Avocado Toast
• Angus Sirloin

Menu

Sides

• Onion Mascarpone Dip — Chives, housemade crisps.
• Broccolini — Hollandaise, parmesan, hazelnut.
• Kumara Sourdough — Marmite brown butter.
• Charred Cauliflower (Evening) — Hummus, pomegranate, parsley.
• Baked Haloumi — Hot honey, fennel parsley salad.
• Crispy Potatoes — Mustard dressing, gruyere cheese, parsley.
• Beetroot — Tahini yoghurt, orange, hazelnut dukkah, mint oil.
• Smoked Fish Pate — Seeded toast, cornichon.
• Duck Liver Mousse — Toasted brioche, pear & fig chutney.

Desserts

• Coconut Rice Pudding — Mango sorbet, coconut crunch.
• Yuzu Crème Brulee Tart — Macadamia, kiwi.
• Baked Chocolate Gateaux — Cherry compote, whipped mascarpone.

Kids Menu

• Egg on Toast — Kids menu option.
• French Toast with Fruits — Kids menu option.
• Spaghetti and Meatballs — Kids menu option.
• Kohi Hot Dog — Served with tomato sauce.
• Crumbed Fish and Chips — Kids menu option.
• Chicken and Chips — Kids menu option.
• Green Salad — Parmesan, dressing.

Mocktails

• Virgin Amaretto Sour — Lyre's 0% amaretto, lemon, agave.
• Virgin Passionfruit Mojito — Passionfruit, lime, mint, soda.

Breakfast & Day

• Early Risers Breakfast — Eggs on toast with a side (bacon, mushroom, avocado, potato rosti, broccolini, haloumi, spinach, kale, crispy potatoes or chorizo) and a small coffee, served 7–9am.
• Fruit & Nut Granola — Rhubarb rose compote, kiwi, Greek yoghurt, mint.
• Avocado Toast — Whipped feta, dukkah, pasture egg, soft herb.
• Chorizo Scramble — Crispy potatoes, harissa, salsa verde, pickled red onion.
• Pasture Eggs — Dusty's sourdough, whipped butter. Bacon can be added.
• Chocolate French Toast — Hazelnut choc whip, cocoa crumble, cherry compote.
• Herb Rosti — Pulled ham, pasture eggs, hollandaise, greens.
• Soft Rolled Omelette — NZ black truffle, mornay cheese sauce, potato crisps.
• Beetroot Salad — Burnt orange dressing, goat cheese, hazelnut, mint.
• Charred Cauliflower — Haloumi, baby spinach, chickpea, pomegranate dressing.
• Hot Chicken Sandwich — Gochujang glaze, creamy slaw, crisscut fries.
• Crumbed Fish Taco — Charred pineapple salsa, aji verde, slaw.
• Ricotta Gnocchi — Roasted pumpkin puree, wild mushrooms, kale, walnut.
• Red Wine Braised Beef Shin Ragu — Pappardelle, pecorino, cavolo nero.
• Cos & Rocket Salad — Green goddess dressing, parmesan, pangrattato.
• Criss Cut Fries — Roasted garlic aioli.

Cocktails & Bar

• Mimosa — Orange, prosecco.
• Aperol Spritz — Aperol, prosecco, soda.
• French 75 — Gin, Quartz Reef methode traditionelle, lemon.
• Raspberry Breakfast Martini — Malfy Arancia gin, prosecco, raspberry, lemon.
• Passionfruit Mojito — Rum, passionfruit, lime, mint, soda.
• Jungle Bird — Havana Club Cuban spiced rum, Cappelletti, pineapple, lime.
• Margarita — Altos silver tequila, lime, salt rim. Classic or spicy.
• Mango Margarita — Altos silver tequila, lime, mango, salt rim. Classic or spicy.
• Whiskey Sour — Jameson, lemon, agave.
• Flat White Martini — Absolut vodka, Quick Brown Fox flat white liqueur, Kohi blend espresso.

Snacks & Starters

• Pacific Rock Oysters — Served by the half dozen or full dozen.
• Manuka Smoked Marinated Olives — House-marinated olives, manuka smoked.
• Market Fish Ceviche — Corn chips, aji verde, cherry tomato.
• Kohi Fried Chicken Bites — Chipotle mayo, McClure's pickles.
• Squid Fritti — Preserved lemon mayo, spring onion.
• Seared Tuna Taquitos — Lemon crema, charred pineapple salsa.

Bigger Plates (Evening, From 4.30pm)

• Market Fish — Preserved lemon beurre blanc, warm farro salad, walnut.
• Soy Glazed Lamb Ribs — Cucumber salad, sweet & sour dressing.
• Cider Braised Pork Belly — Kumara puree, fennel apple slaw, mustard.
• Angus Sirloin — Grilled mushroom, parsnip, sweet soy.
• Red Wine Braised Beef Shin — Roasted bone marrow, smoked polenta, salsa verde. Serves two.

Frequently asked questions

What are Kohi Beach Eatery's opening hours?

Monday to Saturday from 7am, with day service to 4pm and dinner Thursday to Saturday from 5pm until late. Sunday is 7am to 5pm, with drinks and snacks only from 3pm.

Is there a happy hour?

Yes, daily from 3pm to 6pm.

What is the Early Risers Special?

A breakfast special served daily from 7am to 9am.

Are there $3 oysters?

Yes, every Friday from 3pm until sold out.

Is there live music?

Yes, Sunday Sessions Live Music runs 3pm to 6pm, in summer only.

Does Kohi Beach Eatery have a kids menu?

Yes, with options like spaghetti and meatballs, a Kohi hot dog, and crumbed fish and chips.

Are there surcharges on payments?

Yes, a 2% surcharge applies on credit card and PayWave transactions, and 15% on public holidays.

Tips

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Good to know

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