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Bar & grill in Whanganui
What should I order at Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery?
What to order
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From The Sea
Mentioned multiple times as delicious, beautifully cooked, and great value, with fresh fish, scallops, squid, prawns, mussels, and generous portions.
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Real Kiwi Bloke
Highly recommended for its huge portion size and satisfying combination of T-bone steak, fries, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, eggs, and sauce; described as delicious and ideal for a big appetite.
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Seafood Platter
Praised for being beautifully cooked, delicious, and generous, with reviewers specifically calling out the seafood selection and value for money.
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Open Beef Burger
Called the best open beef burger one reviewer had ever had, showing it stands out for taste and overall quality.
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Fish Burger & Fries
Recommended for the amazing fish, very generous size, and delicious overall flavor, with pan-fried snapper offered as an especially good option.
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Chicken Nachos
Described as delicious, with reviewers also noting that the presentation looked great.
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Papa's Big Breakfast
Mentioned positively as great value, making it a recommended breakfast option.
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Lamb Dish
Praised as very good and well priced, making it a strong choice among the mains.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
About Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery
Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery is a bar and grill, family restaurant, and pub in Whanganui, New Zealand. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, with table service, counter service, and takeout available. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portion sizes, friendly staff, and views over the Whanganui River. The menu is also noted for fresh, tasty food and a good range of options at reasonable prices.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery known for?
It is especially known for river-view dining, large portions, and hearty meals like the fish burger, burgers, and steak. Reviewers also highlight the outdoor garden bar and say the food is fresh, tasty, and good value for the price.
What dishes are most recommended at Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery?
Reviewers most often recommend the fish burger and fries, the Real Kiwi Bloke 400g T-Bone, and the From The Sea seafood platter with fish, salt and pepper squid, prawns, mussels, fries, and salad. Other frequently praised items include pork belly, lamb rump, shrimp cocktail, and chicken nachos.
What is the atmosphere like at Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and lively, with a busy dining room and a garden bar overlooking the Whanganui River. It suits groups and tourists well, and reviewers also mention it works for solo dining and relaxed meals with friends or family.
Is Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery good value, and what does it cost?
Yes, it is generally described as good value, with prices in the NZ$20 to 40 range and many reviews calling the servings huge or very generous. Guests say the portions are large enough that you should go hungry, and several mention the pricing is really good for the amount of food served.
Do you need a reservation at Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery, and when is it busiest?
Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, especially on busy weekends and evenings. Reviews mention waits of about 45 to 60 minutes when the place is packed, though food can still arrive within about 30 minutes once ordered.
Is parking available at Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery have vegetarian options?
Yes, Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery offers vegan options.
Is Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery kid-friendly?
Yes, Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery is good for kids.
