Captains Restaurant
4.4 2,932 seafood restaurant Traditional seafood & meat dishes offered in a relaxed space with rustic stone & wood. -45.0323705 168.6609929?
About this score
A weighted average across available review sources.
Traditional seafood & meat dishes offered in a relaxed space with rustic stone & wood.
What to Order
Menu Highlights
Crispy Crumbed Chicken on Belgian Waffles
$29.80with real Canadian maple syrup & crème anglaise
Streaky Bacon on Belgian Waffles
$29.80with real Canadian maple syrup & crème anglaise
House-made Nut-butter Granola
$22.80toasted rolled oats, berry compote, peanuts, almonds, coconut, mixed dried fruit with honey, on Greek style yoghurt finished with cinnamon
New Zealand Crayfish (Half / Whole)
$34.80 per-100gPan seared with garlic butter (Subject to availability)
Captains famous Seafood Chowder
$28.80bound with cream and fresh herbs, with toasted ciabatta
Fish of the Day
Southern Stations Wagyu Eye Fillet
Pan-Seared Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Fillet
What People Say
"If you want to experience a truly flavorful seafood chowder, this is the place you must visit!"
Reviewers consistently praise the delicious food made with fresh ingredients and the friendly service.
"I had a very enjoyable Christmas dinner here. The steak was absolutely delicious perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. The seafood paella was also very nice, rich and satisfying. The oysters were especially fresh and tasty. Overall, a wonderful dining experience"
"Loved the food and service here. Had the oysters. They were absolutely divine. Today’s were from Clevedon Coast, North Island. Amazing. Then had the lamb chops with fries. Cooked perfectly. Paired with a local sauvignon blanc, Amisfield. Bartender was super helpful and friendly."
"Excellent food made with fresh ingredients. The staff took the time to explain the ingredients to us, which we really appreciated. Our waiter was extremely friendly and accommodating, making the whole experience very pleasant. Definitely recommended!"
"If you want to experience a truly flavorful seafood chowder, this is the place you must visit! It was so good that I could have had several more bowls. The lamb and beef steaks were also excellent. The only regret is that today was our last day, so we couldn’t come back for more."
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Last reviewed April 2026 · Suggest an edit
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