The restaurant came well recommended by locals. And as we wanted crayfish, which wasn't available in a couple of other restaurants, we opted for here. We opted for a crayfish to share between the 2 of us at approx $100. Unfortunately, when it came it was quite dry due to being a little overcooked - which was a shame because...
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Tuti's Restaurant and Bar
35 Beach Road, Kaikoura 7300, New Zealand
03 319 3370
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Ranked #1 of 34 restaurants in Kaikoura
Price range: 15 AUD - 46 AUD
Cuisines: Seafood, Vegetarian, New Zealand, Asian fusion
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Tutisrestaurant, Owner at Tuti's Restaurant and Bar, responded to this review
24 May 2013
We are sorry that you were disappointed with the crayfish.
The comment that the crayfish was overpriced is probably justified as our restaurant is forced to pay $115 per kg for the live crayfish which when cooked weighs even less, the crayfish are purchased live and cooked exactly to the recommended time for their weight.
Crayfish is not always tender...
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Temuka, New Zealand
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Great service, fantastic food and warm and relaxing. 100% The family owned and operated Restaurant was the best we found in Kaikoura .
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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Recommended by our motel owner with good reason. Innovative and interesting menu mixing European and Asian tastes. All were presented perfectly. Adults and kids meals alike were a taste sensation. Great service. Highly recommmended.
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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I went with my family and I personally tried the lamb shanks. It was definitely one of the better lam shanks that I have ever had. I am a bit picky on what I eat, but the lamb and its sauce was just the perfect combination. Would recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a decent meal in Kaikoura..
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Decided to try it on the way through to Picton after reading the reviews. Service was reasonably quick on a Friday night in the tourist season. My partner ordered a mild lamb curry and I had the pan fried Groper steak off the specials board. My fish was very nice and excellently cooked however my partner, who used to live...
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Tutisrestaurant, Owner at Tuti's Restaurant and Bar, responded to this review
27 April 2013
Sorry to hear your wife couldn't eat her lamb curry, but my daughter Amanda who served you said your partner finished at least three quarters of the meal then indicated it was too spicy then as you say she asked for yogurt, but as these curries are coconut milk based in the Singaporean style they are not served with yogurt...
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Had a steamed fish special with coconut cream, and spices. Kids loved there food fish and French fries. Seafood chowder was amazing.
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Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, Thailand
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The resterant is in good location ,not far from the city or the whale watch . I've try the seafood.scallop is so delicious. finally you will love the dessert
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Oxford, New Zealand
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Hubby & I tried Tuti's for the first time and were very impressed with the service, the friendly staff & the cleanliness; though I do have to say that the acoustics are not perfect when the place is busy.
We shared a entree/starter of CHILLI MUSSELS NZ - green lipped mussels cooked in chilli, tomato and fresh parsley served with...
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Melbourne, Australia
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We stopped by chance at this restaurant and what a lucky decision that was. The food was tasty, moorish and satisfying. The curries we ordered tasted of heaven and we ate till we could eat no more. We loved the food so much we went back the next night, and we only stayed in Kaikoura for two nights! Note the...
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Great staff and cosmopolitan food with a Thai accent get it spot on. Right opposite campsite too! Highly recommended!
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