Thatcher & Small

"Pumpkin risotto is very creamy and delicious. Fish of the day is also very good. Beef Wellington is good too."

"Delicious "breakfast for lunch" bene. Poached eggs over a potato pancake with bacon, spinach and mushroom gravy. The gravy is inspired! Great coffee, too."

"Seems to be the place to be in town. Decent food, we had beef Wellington which we liked a lot. Besides that nothing fancy but overall good place to go. For the kid I asked to replace fries for veggies, which they nicely did."

"Thatcher & Small in Hokitika was a great dinner choice. The place blends a cozy bar vibe with restaurant-quality food and modern décor that still feels welcoming. We started with their house lager, crisp and refreshing, plus Salt & Pepper Squid and Arancini — both perfectly cooked and flavorful. For mains, the Pumpkin Risotto was rich and creamy with great texture, while the Lamb Shoulder was tender and well balanced with fries, salad, and mint yogurt sauce. The Beef Wellington and Fish & Chips were also spot on, with fresh ingredients and just the right amount of seasoning. Food, drinks, and service were excellent, and the relaxed atmosphere made it easy to unwind. After dinner, we walked to the nearby beach and caught the golden sunset — the perfect end to the evening. Highly recommended if you’re in Hokitika."

"One of the many hip cafes and food outlets along this strip adjacent to the waterfront. Contemporary decor and nice food. We bought paninis to go and they were very tasty. Shame about the parents allowing their noisy children to run around disturbing the ambience of the place."

"Looks like a nice bar at night. By day its a decent cafe resurant. Food was nice. Coffee was also good. Decor is bright and loos are spacious. Seems a dad biker gang came in when I was there and were matched by a MAMIL (Middle Age Men In Lycra) cycle gang, this could have been a bar fight scene, but instead they all seemed to need the loo at the same time. Safe to say dont pick the booth closest you the toilet when these bloke are present after their morning coffees. Still 3 ply and clean loos."

"Stopped off for dinner on our way through Hokitika. Absolutely delicious food, great service and a warm atmosphere, with a mix of tourists and locals. Good local beer selection on tap. Food was excellent and well priced - I had the slow cooked lamb shoulder and ginger almond cake for dessert. Would highly recommend a visit!"

"We stopped here for dinner. We were very surprised. Great service Very friendly staff. I had the lamb shoulder my wife had risotto, both meals were fantastic. Lamb was very tender and flavorsome. I highly recommend And the cost..it's not expensive.. One comment.. They need more wine selection by the glass."