Nikau Restaurant is the family-friendly restaurant inside Millennium Hotel Rotorua, at 1270 Hinemaru Street in Ohinemutu. It serves New Zealand-inspired dishes using local and sustainably sourced produce, including kūmara from Kai Rotorua, A2 milk from Volcanic Creamery and free-range eggs from Otaika Valley, as well as herbs and vegetables from the hotel gardens. The menu includes tender lamb koftas, crispy pork belly and desserts, and there is a kids' menu for $16 as at 2026. Bar snacks for sharing are served daily from 1pm to 9pm, and the restaurant also offers New Zealand wines and craft beers. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Guests do not need to stay at the hotel to eat here. Free parking is available for restaurant guests, subject to availability, and the restaurant is a short walk from the Rotorua Lakefront and the Government Gardens.