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Waterfront - Fresh - Local - Hooked On Marahau, Marahau, Tasman

Hooked On Marahau

4.8 (206)
$40 and under
New Zealand
229 Sandy Bay-Marahau Rd, Marahau, Tasman 7197

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
Hooked is a waterfront café, beer garden and restaurant located in Marahau; the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park. Hooked was opened in 2002 by the Alborn family. Zoe Alborn has managed Hooked since its opening day and remains just as obsessed as she has ever been to delivering a wonderful dining experience for every visitor.

The interior of Hooked has two beach house style dining rooms, both of which are adorned with an impressive collection of seashells, driftwood, crayfish pots and other vintage nautical objects. Even after multiple visits to Hooked, visitors find plenty of interesting pieces still felt to discover.

Local Marahau village residents and visitors to the Abel Tasman National Park converge on Hooked each afternoon to sit, chat, quench thirsts and welcome the stunning sunsets across Tasman Bay.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    New Zealand, Beer Garden, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm Dinner Tue 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    03-527 8576
  • Website
    http://www.hookedonmarahau.com/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    229 Sandy Bay-Marahau Rd, Marahau, Tasman 7197
  • Neighborhood
    Marahau
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 206 people are saying

Hooked On Marahau reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • New Zealand

    Best Overall

  • New Zealand

    Best Food

  • New Zealand

    Best Service

  • New Zealand

    Best Ambiance

  • New Zealand

    Best Value

  • New Zealand

    Great for brunch

  • New Zealand

    Good for groups

  • New Zealand

    Great for creative cocktails

  • New Zealand

    Healthy

  • New Zealand

    Neighborhood gem

  • New Zealand

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • New Zealand

    Lively

  • New Zealand

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hooked On Marahau delights with "amazing" food featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and a "fantastic location by the sea." The "friendly and efficient" staff enhance the dining experience, offering great service and atmosphere. With a mix of locals and visitors, it's "highly recommend" for its "tasty" dishes and "beautiful views."

206 Reviews

  1. Grant

    New Zealand1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice meal, daily specials, fresh seasonal ingredients, attentive knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great seaside atmosphere and decor to suit. Good value for money. Great outing.

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  2. Dale

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat. Delicious food and great service. Chefs specials are amazing. Highly recommend.

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  3. Cheryl

    Hertfordshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful location! Sadly the weather wasn’t kind to us and we couldn’t enjoy the wonderful views. However, the food was amazing and the hosts very helpful. The red snapper fish was gorgeous and the homemade chocolate mousse with maple syrup ice cream was divine! I thought it was a restaurant but it labels itself a cafe and is very small and casual.

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  4. Paul

    New Zealand1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a host I never hesitate to recommend one of the best restaurants in the Tasman area for hospitality, cuisine, ambiance and absolute amazing food, and value for eating out.

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  5. Evelyn

    New Zealand1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Food and very nice service. Nice place with a wonderful view.

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  6. Linda

    New Zealand1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Gezellig restaurant om buiten te eten. Eten was goed, bediening heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

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  7. Caroline

    New Zealand1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening and a beautiful outlook from an outdoor table. The food was delicious and generously portioned with sparkling flavours. A lovely restaurant for relaxed, casual dining with friends.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a must stop if visiting Abel Tasman! Awesome food, any time of the day, and the service is wonderful. We went back twice in three days and will be back on our next !

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  9. Keith

    New Zealand1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly good food, so fresh and tasty in a fantastic location by the sea - excellent service what more could you want!

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  10. Pascal

    New Zealand1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service un peu lent mais le chardonnay étais si bon à l'apéritif

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FAQs

Hooked On Marahau offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 03-527 8576.

Hooked On Marahau is rated 4.8 stars by 206 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. New Zealand
  3. New Zealand
  4. Tasman
  5. Marahau

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Hooked On Marahau

229 Sandy Bay-Marahau Rd, Marahau, Tasman 7197

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Marahau
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm Dinner Tue 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    New Zealand, Beer Garden, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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