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The Wagon, PAP House and Lantern are Pāpāmoa’s main sit-down restaurants. Beachside grill, lively bar dining and SE Asian fusion - plus Italian, Thai, Indian, Mexican and more.

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The Wagon
Pāpāmoa Beach Road, Pāpāmoa Beach 07 262 0012

The Wagon is Pāpāmoa’s beachside institution - a gourmet burger bar and restaurant on Pāpāmoa Beach Road with a full bar, craft beer on tap and a menu that goes well beyond burgers. Known for fresh ingredients, quality patties and a relaxed atmosphere that suits solo diners, couples and groups equally well. The outdoor area is popular on summer evenings. Also a well-regarded bar late into the night. One of the best-loved restaurants in Pāpāmoa by volume of locals who return regularly.

Gourmet burgers Full bar Craft beer Beachside Bookings: 07 262 0012
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PAP House
The Boulevard, Pāpāmoa (The Sands)

PAP House on The Boulevard is Pāpāmoa’s sit-down restaurant and bar at The Sands development. Dog-friendly in the outdoor dining area. Bar-side and table service. The menu covers restaurant-style mains, share plates and bar snacks - a venue that works for a casual meal or a longer evening with drinks. Also a popular function and events space, with a private hire area for groups. Part of the lively hospitality cluster at The Sands including Ruby’s Tacos and Pablo next door.

Restaurant & bar Dog-friendly Function hire The Sands
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Lantern
20 Domain Road, Pāpāmoa Beach Tue–Sun, 12pm–late 022 121 1755

Pāpāmoa’s highest-rated restaurant at 4.8 stars from 552 reviews. Southeast Asian fusion in a lush tropical garden setting at 20 Domain Road. Malaysian, Vietnamese and broader SE Asian influences. Sharing-style menu, full cocktail bar, dedicated vegan Chef’s Selection. Booking recommended, especially weekends. See the Vietnamese & SE Asian page for more.

Basilico
520 Gloucester Road, Pāpāmoa 07 572 2996

Italian restaurant with a woodfire oven, 72-hour dough and chef Michele from Italy. Dine-in and takeaway. Online ordering via bopple.app/basilico. See the Italian food page for full details.

Thai Thani
30 Gravatt Road, Fashion Island Tue–Sun, lunch & dinner. Mon closed. 07 574 9391

Pāpāmoa’s Thai restaurant. 35+ mains, BYO wine, fully licensed. Owners lived in Thailand for 9 years. Bookings taken. See the Thai food page for full details.

Mumbai Masala
30 Gravatt Road, Fashion Island From 4:30pm daily. BYO.

Indian restaurant and takeaway. 4.5 Google from 387 reviews. Curries, tandoor, biryani. BYO wine. See the Indian food page.

Ruby’s Taco & Tequila
20 Domain Road, Pāpāmoa Beach Daily 12:30pm–9:30pm

Mexican-inspired tacos, tequila and cocktails. Dog-friendly. Tacos from $9.90. Delivery via Uber Eats. See the Mexican food page.

Pablo
255 The Boulevard, The Sands Tue–Sun 11am–late 07 222 1109

Latin-inspired kitchen at The Sands. Tue–Sun from 11am. Part of the Domain Road / Sands hospitality cluster near PAP House and Ruby’s.

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The Island Brewpub
20 Domain Road, Pāpāmoa Beach 07 282 8180 · theisland.nz

Brewpub with dine-in, function hire and bar on Domain Road. Craft beer, bar food. See the bars page or function venues page.

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Restaurants in Pāpāmoa - common questions

Pāpāmoa’s main sit-down restaurants include The Wagon (beachside burgers and bar, 07 262 0012), PAP House (restaurant and bar at The Sands, dog-friendly), Lantern (SE Asian fusion, 4.8 from 552 reviews, Tue–Sun from 12pm), Basilico (Italian woodfire, 520 Gloucester Road), Thai Thani (Thai, Fashion Island, 07 574 9391), Mumbai Masala (Indian, Fashion Island), Ruby’s Tacos (daily from 12:30pm) and Pablo (Tue–Sun, The Sands).
Lantern at 20 Domain Road is Pāpāmoa’s highest-rated restaurant at 4.8 stars from 552 reviews. The Wagon at Pāpāmoa Beach is one of the suburb’s most popular restaurants for casual dining and is a long-standing local institution. The best option depends on what cuisine and atmosphere you’re after.
Yes. PAP House on The Boulevard is dog-friendly in their outdoor dining area. Ruby’s Taco & Tequila at 20 Domain Road is also dog-friendly. The Wagon has outdoor seating - call 07 262 0012 to confirm current policy.
Lantern takes bookings at lantern.nz/reservations or 022 121 1755. The Wagon takes bookings at 07 262 0012. Thai Thani takes bookings at 07 574 9391. Basilico at 07 572 2996. PAP House recommends booking for groups and functions.

Restaurants at a Glance

  • The Wagon - beachside burgers & bar, 07 262 0012
  • PAP House - dog-friendly restaurant & bar, The Sands
  • Lantern - SE Asian, 4.8 552 reviews
  • Basilico - Italian woodfire, Gloucester Rd
  • Thai Thani - Thai, Fashion Island, BYO
  • Mumbai Masala - Indian, BYO, from 4:30pm
  • Ruby’s Tacos - Mexican, daily from 12:30pm
  • Pablo - Latin, The Sands, Tue–Sun
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