CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen Tauranga

restaurant — Tauranga CBD · Tauranga

About CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen Tauranga

CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen Tauranga is part of a family-owned hospitality group operating seven Craft Bar & Kitchens across Aotearoa New Zealand. Located in Red Square on Devonport Road, CBK Tauranga specialises in craft beer and internationally inspired food with a distinctive Stonegrill Experience at its heart. The restaurant sources farm-fresh local produce, smokes its own cuts of beef, lamb, pork and poultry, hand-presses burger patties, hand-cuts chips and makes bacon onsite. The venue features 60+ craft beers and ciders on tap, with Stoke and Good George among the favourites. Beyond the food and beverage excellence, CBK positions itself as a gathering place for friends, family and colleagues—a space to relax, make memories and enjoy exceptional hospitality.

CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen Tauranga: Premium Craft Beer and Stonegrill Dining

CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen Tauranga represents a philosophy of quality, craftsmanship and genuine hospitality. As part of a family-owned group of seven venues across New Zealand, CBK Tauranga brings internationally inspired cuisine and exceptional craft beer to the heart of Bay of Plenty.

The Stonegrill Experience

At the core of CBK's dining concept is the Stonegrill Experience—a cooking method that uses a heated stone at 400 degrees Celsius to sear meats and seafood. This dry-cooking approach locks in natural juices, enhances flavour and tenderness, and requires no added oils or fats. It's a sensational way to prepare specially selected cuts, delivering a fresh, clean and genuinely healthy dining experience.

Craft and Commitment to Quality

CBK doesn't just serve food and drink—it makes everything from scratch. The kitchen smokes its own cuts of beef, lamb, pork and poultry in-house, hand-presses burger patties, hand-cuts chips and makes bacon onsite. Every ingredient is sourced from local farms, ensuring farm-fresh produce reaches the plate.

Craft Beer Selection

With 60+ craft beers and ciders on tap, CBK showcases the best of New Zealand's brewing scene. Stoke and Good George are house favourites, complemented by rotating guest taps. This extensive selection caters to every taste, from sessionable everyday brews to complex craft styles.

The Venue and Atmosphere

Located in Tauranga's Red Square on Devonport Road, CBK operates Monday to Friday from noon until late, and weekends from 11am until late. The venue is designed as a gathering place—a space where families, friends and colleagues can relax, share stories and make memories. Functions and special events are welcome, with the team offering bespoke catering packages tailored to any occasion.

Signature items

  • Stonegrill Experience
  • CBK Cheese Burger
  • House-Smoked Meats
  • Craft Beer Selection
  • Bottomless Brunch
  • Hand-Cut Chips

Menu

Sides

  • Hand-Cut Chips — Freshly cut chips prepared onsite
  • House-Made Bacon — Bacon made fresh in-house

Stonegrill

  • Stonegrill Meat & Seafood — Specially selected cuts cooked on 400°C stone with no added oils or fats
  • Smoked Beef — House-smoked beef cuts
  • Smoked Lamb — House-smoked lamb cuts
  • Smoked Pork — House-smoked pork cuts
  • Smoked Poultry — House-smoked chicken and poultry

Specialties

  • Wings — Available as part of Wednesday Wingman special
  • Oysters — Fresh oysters available
  • Skillet Cookie — Warm skillet-baked cookie dessert

Bottomless Brunch

  • Chicken Bacon Pesto Linguine — Pasta with chicken, bacon and pesto
  • CBK Cheese Burger — Hand-pressed burger patty with cheese
  • CBK Salad — Refreshing salad with fresh local ingredients

Frequently asked questions

What is the Stonegrill Experience?
The Stonegrill cooks specially selected meats and seafood on a 400°C heated stone with no added oils or fats, locking in natural juices and enhancing flavour and tenderness.
What craft beers do you serve?
We have 60+ craft beers and ciders on tap, featuring Stoke and Good George as house favourites, plus rotating guest taps.
Do you make items onsite?
Yes. We smoke our own meats (beef, lamb, pork, poultry), hand-press burger patties, hand-cut chips and make bacon fresh in-house.
What are your opening hours?
Monday–Friday: 12pm–late. Saturday & Sunday: 11am–late. A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.
Do you offer functions and events?
Yes. We cater for large private functions to small intimate dinners, with bespoke packages available for celebrations, birthdays and corporate events.
What is Bottomless Brunch?
Our Bottomless Brunch features dishes like Chicken Bacon Pesto Linguine, CBK Cheese Burger and CBK Salad, paired with bottomless drinks including Lager, Bubbles, Margarita, Mimosa and Daiquiri.

Tips

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  • {"body":"Monday Surf 'n' Turf, Wednesday $1 Wings, Friday free Skillet Cookies and Saturday $10 cocktails offer great value and variety.","title":"Explore the weekly specials"}
  • {"body":"Weekend brunch with bottomless drinks (Lager, Bubbles, Margarita, Mimosa or Daiquiri) pairs perfectly with hand-crafted mains.","title":"Experience Bottomless Brunch"}
  • {"body":"The combination of in-house smoking and 400°C stone cooking creates exceptional flavour that showcases the kitchen's craftsmanship.","title":"Try the house-smoked meats on the Stonegrill"}
  • {"body":"Opening at 11am on Saturday and Sunday, early arrival helps you secure a table before the venue fills during peak brunch and lunch service.","title":"Arrive early on weekends"}

Good to know

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