5 Best BBQ Restaurants in Tauranga🥇

5 Best BBQ Restaurants in Tauranga

Below is a list of the top and leading BBQ Restaurants in Tauranga. To help you find the best BBQ Restaurants located near you in Tauranga, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.

Tauranga’s Best BBQ Restaurants:

The top rated BBQ Restaurants in Tauranga are:

  • Gengy’s BBQ buffet Restaurant – a feast of Mongolian cuisines
  • CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen Tauranga – stone-grilled meats with rich flavours
  • The Fat Cow – addictive wood-fired roasted menu
  • Cleaver & Co Bayfair – irresistible menu of barbecue specialties
  • The Barn Burger & Grill – mouth-watering charcoal-grilled selections

Gengy’s BBQ buffet Restaurant

Gengy's BBQ buffet Restaurant

Gengy’s BBQ Buffet Restaurant has a sumptuous feast offering ready to be discovered. Its starter menu features a special soup of the day and freshly picked vegetables and fruits as well as bread rolls. The barbecue restaurant in Tauranga, New Zealand offers a mouth-watering “main feast” made up of seafood and various types of meats like chicken, pork, lamb and beef blended with secret spices, sauces and premium oil. It is complemented by perfectly seasoned vegetables, noodles, and rice. The dessert section has ice cream and pancakes infused with different flavours.

Products/Services:

Starter, Main Feast, Dessert

LOCATION:

Address: 159 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Phone: 
(475) 770-922
Website:
www.gengys.co.nz

REVIEWS:

“Amazing food which was of great quality. Excellent service by our Waitress and the Chefs at the BBQ Station. Very good value for what you get.” –Cam Rowe

CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen Tauranga

CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen Tauranga

CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen Tauranga is the best spot to bond over a nice cup of New Zealand craft beer paired with grilled favourites. The restaurant has more than 60 craft beers in house and is regularly changed to provide variety to the diners and guests. Their STONEGRILL™ specialty is made up of cold-smoked meat grilled to perfection in a 400°C volcanic hot stone grill. This unique way of grilling sears the meat and maintains the juices and flavours present. It is served either as “The Cut, The Lamb Duo, or the CBK Custom Grill”.

Products/Services:

The Cut, CBK Custom Grill

LOCATION:

Address: 20 Spring Street, Tauranga, Tauranga CBD, Tauranga 3110
Phone: 
(475) 784-700
Website:
www.cbk.nz

REVIEWS:

“Really nice and sunny in the outdoor area in the afternoon which is hard to find in Tauranga CBD. The street food was good and they have a great beer selection. We will be back for the burgers.” –Cameron Lockett

The Fat Cow

The Fat Cow

The Fat Cow is based in Tauranga serving the entire Bay of Plenty region. The barbecue restaurant is owned and managed by Chef Jorge Sahagun Arizaga of Mexican origin. His Mexican background and love for the finest things are evident in the Fat Cow’s menu. The mouth-watering menu showcases grilled prawns, wood-fired roasted brie, and grilled Angus steaks available in 350 gm scotch fillet, 200 gm eye fillet, 300 gm sirloin and the popular Chef’s Choice. Meanwhile, the sharing platter has either baby back pork ribs or smoked lamb shoulder.

Products/Services:

Food, Sides, Desserts, Drinks

LOCATION:

Address: 70 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Phone: 
(475) 720-020
Website:
www.thefatcow.co.nz

REVIEWS:

“Best full rack of pork ribs me and my partner have ever had. Value for money and more when shared between 2.Wonderful service and very fast!” –Catherine Poon

Cleaver & Co Bayfair

Cleaver & Co Bayfair

Cleaver & Co Bayfair specializes in sensational grilled meats. The barbecue restaurant operates in Tauranga, New Zealand where it presents an irresistible set of menu. Their straight from the smoker menu has an Angus brisket cooked for 14 hours with Bertie’s BBQ, skin-on fries and a generous serving of coleslaw. The pitmaster signature dish perfect for sharing has a variety of barbecue option from a half rack of ribs to smoked chicken wings, black pepper pork belly and Angus brisket complemented by fries, coleslaw, and dinner rolls.

Products/Services:

Snacks & Share, Burger, Straight From The Smoker, Large Plates, Pizza, Sides

LOCATION:

Address: 19 Girven Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Phone: 
(475) 721-952
Website:
www.cleaverandcobayfair.nz

REVIEWS:

“Beautiful food and the atmosphere was amazing. The staff were pleasant and catered to our needs. The wait time was great and we were extremely satisfied with the entire experience that we went back the following day for lunch!” –Gerri Knowles

The Barn Burger & Grill

The Barn Burger & Grill

The Barn Burger & Grill serves 220 g eye fillet and 300 g scotch fillet all sourced from grass-fed cows. The barbecue restaurant in Tauranga is a haven of flavourful and savoury grilled favourites cooked over a charcoal fire and served with the diner’s choice of side either seasonal roasted vegetables, green salad or fries. It is also served with the choice of sauce which can be a creamy wild mushroom, creamy blue cheese or port wine jus. Not to forget their pork ribs slowly cooked and served with a savoury barbecue sauce.

Products/Services:

Starters And Sides, Burgers, From The Barnyard – Steaks, Casual Food, Ribs, Kids Menu, Thick Shakes, Fresh Juices, Soft Drinks, Coffee

LOCATION:

Address: Shops 7 and, 8/169 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Phone: 
(472) 621-100
Website:
www.thebarnburgergrill.co.nz

REVIEWS:

“The best burger I’ve ever had! Well cooked and presented. My friend had a steak and was amazed at it as well (veggies were yum as)! Attentive waitstaff, very clean and cosy atmosphere. Would definitely come back and recommend! Thank you The Barn Team for this wonderful experience!” –Kenia Miqueli