Skippers RestaurantWhakatāne Central, Whakatāne
Skippers Restaurant – Seafood
Skippers Restaurant – Seafood
Skippers Restaurant – Seafood
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Seafood restaurant · Whakatāne Central

Skippers Restaurant Whakatane

Whakatāne Central, Whakatāne Open 7 days · noon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · noon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm
Weekly opening hours for Skippers Restaurant
Mondaynoon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm
Tuesdaynoon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm
Thursdaynoon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm
Fridaynoon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm
Saturdaynoon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm
Sundaynoon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

Whakatāne Central, Whakatāne

About

About Skippers Restaurant

If you are looking for a seafood restaurant in Whakatāne Central, Whakatāne, Skippers Restaurant at the Whakatāne Central area is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Whakatāne, within walking distance of the centre.

The kitchen focuses on seafood. Dishes typical of this style include bluff oysters and seafood chowder, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 6 places in Whakatāne in the seafood category, and Skippers Restaurant is among them.

Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is noon on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 35 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a seafood restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Whakatāne Central easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of seafood restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
MainsScallops

Pan-seared with bacon

$30–38

Hot StartersSeafood chowder

Creamy with mussels, fish and prawns

$16–22

Raw & ChilledPrawn cocktail

With Marie Rose sauce

$18–22

MainsBeer-battered fish and chips

Blue cod, gurnard or snapper

$24–34

MainsSeafood platter for two

Hot and cold selection

$85–140

Hot StartersSalt and pepper squid

With aioli

$16–20

Plan your visit

When is Skippers Restaurant busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at seafood restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Skippers Restaurant

Where is Skippers Restaurant?

Skippers Restaurant is at Whakatāne Central, Whakatāne, about 800 m from central Whakatāne. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Skippers Restaurant's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday noon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm; Tuesday noon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm; Wednesday noon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm; Thursday noon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm; Friday noon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm; Saturday noon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm; Sunday noon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Skippers Restaurant open on weekends?

Yes – Skippers Restaurant is open on both Saturday (noon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm) and Sunday (noon – 2 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm).

What kind of food does Skippers Restaurant serve?

Seafood. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of seafood restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Skippers Restaurant?

As an estimate, a meal at a seafood restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Skippers Restaurant?

The closest is Gibbos on the Wharf (30 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Skippers Restaurant

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Whakatāne Central
Gibbos on the Wharf – Takeaway food 30 m
Takeaway

Gibbos on the Wharf

The Strand, Whakatāne Central
Whakatāne Central, Whakatāne
Cafe Awa 120 m
Cafe

Cafe Awa

15 The Strand, Whakatāne Central
Whakatāne Central, Whakatāne
The Comm Whakatane 280 m
Restaurant

The Comm Whakatane

45 The Strand, Whakatāne
Whakatāne Central, Whakatāne
The Bean – Cafe food 440 m
Cafe

The Bean

Whakatāne Central
Whakatāne Central, Whakatāne
The Craic – Pub food 460 m
Pub

The Craic

Whakatāne Central
Whakatāne Central, Whakatāne
Aribar – Bar food 460 m
Bar

Aribar

Whakatāne Central
Whakatāne Central, Whakatāne

Other seafood places nearby

Seafood in Whakatāne
NameAreaStatusDistance
Gibbos on the WharfWhakatāne Central30 m
Grandpa'sWhakatāne Central–880 m
Gibbo's Fresh FishKope2.2 km
Freds Fish & ChipsKope–2.3 km
Steak House Ohope TakeawayHillcrest–3.6 km
Ohiwa Oyster FarmŌhope–6.5 km