Karaka LobsterKaikōura
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Cafe · Kaikōura

Lobster Restaurant

Kaikōura Open 7 days · 9 am – 4 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 9 am – 4 pm
Weekly opening hours for Karaka Lobster
Monday9 am – 4 pm
Tuesday9 am – 4 pm
Wednesday9 am – 4 pm
Thursday9 am – 4 pm
Friday9 am – 4 pm
Saturday9 am – 4 pm
Sunday9 am – 4 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Karaka Lobster

Karaka Lobster brings cafe food, coffee and brunch to central Kaikōura, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Kaikōura. It is about 25 km from central Kaikōura.

The kitchen focuses on cafe food, coffee and brunch. Dishes typical of this style include big breakfast and mince and cheese pie, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 10 cafe & brunch venues we list in Kaikōura.

You can visit any day of the week – Karaka Lobster opens daily. The earliest start is 9 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 4 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 49 hours each week.

On the practical side, the listing notes air conditioning. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a cafe like this. The nearest other venue on our map is Nins Bin Crayfish, about 6.8 km away.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
LunchToasted sandwich

Ham, cheese and tomato

$11–14

CabinetCarrot cake

With cream cheese icing

$6.6–8.5

CabinetBacon and egg pie

Slice

$7.6–9.5

LunchFish tacos

With slaw

$19–23

CabinetGinger slice

Cafe favourite

$4.8–6.6

Breakfast & BrunchEggs on toast

Poached, fried or scrambled

$11–15

Plan your visit

When is Karaka Lobster busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at cafes in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 10 am on Saturdays.

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Questions about Karaka Lobster

Where is Karaka Lobster?

Karaka Lobster is at Kaikōura, about 25 km from central Kaikōura. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Karaka Lobster's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 9 am – 4 pm; Tuesday 9 am – 4 pm; Wednesday 9 am – 4 pm; Thursday 9 am – 4 pm; Friday 9 am – 4 pm; Saturday 9 am – 4 pm; Sunday 9 am – 4 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Karaka Lobster open on weekends?

Yes – Karaka Lobster is open on both Saturday (9 am – 4 pm) and Sunday (9 am – 4 pm).

What kind of food does Karaka Lobster serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at Karaka Lobster?

As an estimate, a meal at a cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Karaka Lobster?

The closest is Nins Bin Crayfish (6.8 km away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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