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Mokoia Restaurant

77 Robinson Ave, | Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort, Holden's Bay, Rotorua 3040, New Zealand
(07)343 5100
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Ranked #4 of 108 restaurants in Rotorua
Price range: $23 - $80
Cuisines: Seafood, Contemporary, Pacific Rim
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Rotorua
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

i had a dinner last week and it was one of the best meals I have ever had in my life,, I have travelled across the world and experienced so many restaurant and this was an evening i can not describe probably I do not have enough words to express. But truly if you are looking for something over the... More

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Huntly, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Had the pleassure of having breakfast at the Mokoia restaurant this morning and wow you have to try this for breakfast or lunch

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Rotorua, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

My partner and I have been meaning to try the Mokoia Restaurant for quite a while now after hearing so many good reviews, and it was an amazing experience to say the least. Our waiter was very friendly and well composed, it was hard to believe when he told us it was his first night on the job. After looking... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

We booked three weeks in advance for 8pm on a Saturday night. We turned up by taxi about 7.35. With no one at Reception we had to flag down a rushing waiter, and saying we were early, were directed to the bar, and then ignored. There were no bar staff, you had to catch a waiter going past getting their... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

My 2nd trip to Mokoia last night. Worrying, that the 1st trip had been faultless, and they had a hard act to live up to. 2nd trip, also faultless. The menu is very well thought through, and what arrives at the table is even better. There is creativity and care and attention to each dish. Faultless execution. Absolutely first class.... More

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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33 reviews 33 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We chose to celebrate my birthday at Mokoia Restaurant and we really really enjoyed it! Best food we ve ever tried in NZ and trust me we ve been to quite a few fine dining restaurants! We decided to order our mains and desserts on a tasting platter which means you pick 3 different meals from the menu and it... More

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portsmouth england
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Beautiful food, with a great menu for both meat eaters and veggies, loved the idea of the sharing plates. Service was attentive but not too overpowering. when in Rotorua make sure you visit this fine dining experience, i will def be going back.

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Vancouver, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

Susan and I had read about this restaurant and decided to try it on Friday, March 29th, 2013. We arrived after 2pm, and it looked closed with one other couple completing their meal. The Chef spotted us and told us that she would be happy to serve us, as she was there anyways. We had a wonderful lunch, with some... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013 via mobile

We went there during the Easter holiday 2013, the restaurant was not full yet the service was very very poor. We waited a long time between courses and not once did any of the waiters came over to ask if we wanted more wine or any other drinks. Very disappointed with the level of service. The interior is stuck in... More

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

Maybe it was just bad choice, but I have been twice to this restaurant now, and both times came away disappointed. Expectations were high reading all the reviews. I can't complain about service as it is very attentive as you would expect. Presentation of all meals is excellent, starters, mains and deserts all came on large plates, very decoratively. The... More

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