Off The Track Restaurant & Licenced Cafe
114 Havelock Road, Havelock North 4130
Rating: 4.5 ★ (1530 ratings)
Details
Off The Track Restaurant & Licenced Cafe offers a welcoming atmosphere with a beautiful setting just outside Havelock North village, nestled between Hastings and Havelock North. This beloved neighbourhood spot spans an acre of land, featuring expansive decking that overlooks spacious gardens and provides sweeping views of Te Mata Peak and The Sleeping Giant. Following a thoughtful contemporary renovation in 2024, the venue maintains its inviting feel, enhanced by a large outdoor children's play area with a playground and trampoline, making it particularly distinctive.
The cuisine style focuses on fresh, local produce, often including herbs from their own garden, ensuring a diverse and high-quality menu. Diners can enjoy outstanding dishes such as succulent beef cheeks, various seafood options like pan-seared fish and seafood chowder, and hearty mains like Rosemary Lamb Shank and Steak Frites. The establishment also proudly showcases boutique Hawke's Bay beers, wines, and coffees, with notable drinks like their highly praised espresso martini. Options are available for those with gluten-free and vegetarian preferences.
This restaurant is ideally suited for a variety of occasions, from casual meals and drinks with friends to more significant celebrations like birthday lunches and even weddings, offering both ceremony and reception facilities. With ample seating both indoors and in the scenic garden, it is an excellent choice for families and larger groups, providing a relaxing escape. The attentive and friendly staff consistently provide excellent service, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM | Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM | Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM | Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Contact
+64 6 877 0008 | https://www.offthetrack.co.nz/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=GMB
Comments
I ordered "creamy" seafood chowder. This dish wasn't good at all. It was a very "liquidy " soup. No seasoning left it a very bland dish The kitchen cooks DIDN'T cover themselves with any glory here with this dish. I left the chowder dish mostly unfinished.
The 2nd order was Fried calamari. It was presented on the menu as fried calamari with tartare . The seafood taste of the calamari was lost...
overcooked and smothered in a sort of " breadcrumb " ... no seasoning, bland. I played around with one small piece taking only one small bite leaving the rest. I spoke to cashier about the poor quality of both dishes the young lady apologized and said she would speak to management about a discount . I was somewhat bemused by the offer of a discount and I assured her she wasn't responsible .She promised she would take my comments back to kitchen staff. I should add i have enjoyed other good meals here
Chris’s experience, attention to detail, and the way he coordinated with all of our other vendors was phenomenal and made the entire day run so smoothly. Planning a wedding while living abroad could have been stressful, but Chris made the whole process seamless and easy from start to finish.
The venue itself was beautiful, the food was incredible, and the service throughout the day and night was amazing. We are so grateful to the whole team for making our wedding everything we hoped for and more. We could not recommend Off The Track highly enough!