Social Kitchen
648 Reviews
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- Friday5–9 pm
- Saturday5–9 pm
- Sunday5–9 pm
- Monday5–9 pm
- Tuesday5–9 pm
- Wednesday5–9 pm
- Thursday5–9 pm
About the Business
SOCIAL KITCHEN | The Social Kitchen is a comfortable bistro in New Plymouth which celebrates a social occasion and shared dining. Book your table today.
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+6467572711
40 Powderham Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4311
Hours
- Friday5–9 pm
- Saturday5–9 pm
- Sunday5–9 pm
- Monday5–9 pm
- Tuesday5–9 pm
- Wednesday5–9 pm
- Thursday5–9 pm
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Toilets
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Small plates
- Wine
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Casual
- Cosy
- Groups
- Reservations required
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Cocktails
- Late-night food
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
Recommended Reviews
Ceri Chisholm
03.10.2023
Social Kitchen
I had heard so many good reports about this place, I was keen to try it out. I knew it was a bit like a tapas bar, where sharing dishes is expected. Being gluten intolerant, I also knew that I needed the cooperation of my fellow diners. The staff were great, pointing out what dishes could suit and offering alternatives.While the dishes were both more novel and more delicious than we could have ever imagined, the prices seemed very high to me.Not a place, it seems, I could ever afford to go to myself...on Easter Monday when many other options were closed and there must have been a surcharge on top, I felt very guilty when my out of town pals who were landed with the bill...refused to tell me what it had cost them!!
Kevin Chan
21.09.2023
Social Kitchen
Nice atmosphere, cool interior. Food was good, the dishes that stood out in the grouping we ordered were the Chicken Poblano, Lamb Shoulder, White Fish Crudo, Fennel Salad, and the Gnocchi. The Broccoli Waldorf needed to be marinated longer and with more mayo. The Chorizo didn't taste like Chorizo rather just a plain beef meatball. Presentation was nice.
Sandy McWilliams
04.09.2023
Social Kitchen
This place was recommended by the hotel we were staying at. We couldn't get a booking until 8pm. The place was only half full when we arrived. The overall look of the dining room was good with a low light vibe. The service was average. The food was okay at best, the lamb had the feel of being cooked in a slow cooker. We paired with coleslaw and potatoes that were really deep fried potatoes. Totally over priced for the quality of the food in my opinion, we had five drinks, two sides and one shared meat for $172.07. I'm not sure what other charge they attached, maybe pay wave but I thought it was $168 at the time of payment. They should let their customers know if there is a pay wave charge. Probably one of the pricer meals for two for the quality.
Dianna “Dee” Birchfield West
27.08.2023
Social Kitchen
Rolled into the beautiful Taranaki region late afternoon on a Tuesday, had researched this place and managed to get in without a booking. Delicious! Great staff, very salty dirty martini (always a nice surprise when the mixologist nails a dirty martini) and husband enjoyed an Australian Shiraz. Food was beautiful, well seasoned, generous portions. Staff were friendly, helpful and knew their menu and clarified specials and changes before we ordered. Highly recommend.
Janet T
24.08.2023
Social Kitchen
Stumbled onto this place on our drive from Wellington to Waitomo. Fantastic food, great ambience in the covered courtyard, and good service. They actually make the effort to pace your dishes. The home made flatbread with hummus is delicious. The snapper fish fillet was so tasty and done perfectly. The carrots were amazing as well as the fennel salad. Gorgeous plating and generous portions are just right for two, maybe even three light eaters. Wish we lived here so we could come back!
Finn Theodore
25.07.2023
Social Kitchen
Amazing food, highly recommend. We had a good range, it was slightly small for the price but if you order a good range it will be very filling and plenty of food. My only complaint was that the music was a bit loud and the bass somewhat shook the ground at times.
Tracy Huynh
21.07.2023
Social Kitchen
Definitely come here if you enjoy meat! We really liked the steak, the pork belly was OK. Some very nice entrees too. Dessert was so so, probably didn't need to order. Slightly expensive but we did order alot for 3ppl.
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40 Powderham Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4311
Social Kitchen