So you’ve gone to see the fur seals and Hector’s dolphins. What else is there for you to do in Akaroa? Well, duh. Eat! Stop playing with your laptop in your hotel room and go out! The town has several dining establishments that can fill up your tummy with yummy treats. Book a rental car, consult a GPS device, and start driving to some of the restaurants on this must-visit list.
Get all Frenchy and enjoy a Parisian breakfast in L’Escargot Rouge-Deli to Go. They’ve got a large selection of sweet things you can really sink your teeth into such as croissants, brioche, pain au chocolat, and various Artisan breads. In the evening, you can find a parking space near L’Hotel Le Restaurant Le Bar and indulge in some “le” fine dining options. Ma Maison Restaurant & Bar is also a good choice since it offers international as well as French cuisine.
But if you’re bored and you want to try something more exotic and zesty that would give you the same rush as a car race, then book a table at La Thai. The fragrances of the dishes are sure to stir your appetite while the spices are guaranteed to burn your tongue with their strong flavours. However, if you’re not exactly an adventurous food lover, then you can drive over to The Little Bistro and play it safe with its familiar European options. You can get the food to go so you can hop on your ride and stop by the harbour where you can enjoy your dinner while enjoying the salty breeze. The Trading Rooms Restaurant and Pantry also serves hearty meals that you can savour with luscious wines.
After giving into gluttony, don’t forget to burn off all the calories you gained by doing any of the various activities available in town. Go sailing or cycling, and get a tan your friends back home will surely envy. To make sure they’ll all be green with jealousy, remember to capture all your fun Akaroa moments with a digital camera or camcorder so you can show off your photographs and videos.