Name: Number 8 wire
Address: Rotorua, New Zealand

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This highly-rated restaurant, boasting a stellar 4.8 out of 5 stars, offers a delightful dining experience in Rotorua. Situated on Tutanekai Street, the atmosphere is welcoming and lively, making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Patrons consistently praise the expertly prepared meats, including venison, scotch fillet, and lamb, cooked precisely to order. Don't miss the sticky date pudding, a dessert that receives rave reviews. The efficient e-order system ensures prompt service, and the availability of cocktails adds to the vibrant ambiance. With its $$ price range, it provides excellent value. Features include outdoor seating and suitability for groups.

About Number 8 wire

This highly-rated restaurant, boasting a stellar 4.8 out of 5 stars, offers a delightful dining experience in Rotorua. Situated on Tutanekai Street, the atmosphere is welcoming and lively, making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Patrons consistently praise the expertly prepared meats, including venison, scotch fillet, and lamb, cooked precisely to order. Don't miss the sticky date pudding, a dessert that receives rave reviews. The efficient e-order system ensures prompt service, and the availability of cocktails adds to the vibrant ambiance. With its $$ price range, it provides excellent value. Features include outdoor seating and suitability for groups.

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Restaurant Analysis

Restaurant Characteristics

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💰Price Range

Moderate

Price Range (Moderate)

Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value

🕐Meal Time

dinner

Meal Time (dinner)

This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.

👥Group Size

Groups Welcome

Group Size (Groups Welcome)

Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.

🎭Atmosphere

Outdoor

Atmosphere (Outdoor)

Al fresco dining with outdoor seating

🍽️Dining Style

Flexible

Dining Style (Flexible)

Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.

✨Features & Amenities

Outdoor Seating

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

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Features & Amenities

This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations

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Why Travelers Love Number 8

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4.8 / 5.0(1,715 reviews)

We loved this place.. The food was amazing.. the meats (venison, scotch fillet and lamb) were all perfectly cooked as we had requested.. which can be very hard to do. My daughter devoured the sticky date pudding dessert as well. The manager took good care of us. Great e-order system, we were positively surprised how fast the food was delivered. The lamp perfectly cooked and tasty. We also had venison ordered, it was my first approach to venison and I can honestly say it was exquisite. All very tasty. The staff was friendly and helpful. We ordered the Meat Board for Two with mushroom sauce and black garlic butter, and it was fantastic. The meat was cooked just right—juicy and tender. I had never tried black garlic butter before, and it was a delicious addition to the steaks. The kids' meals were reasonably priced, and both my daughters finished everything and wanted more. Overall, it was definitely worth it. Definitely come back again on our next Rotorua trip. - Family from Auckland.

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1139 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

+64 021 177 4702

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Opening Hours

Closed Now

Monday10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Recent Reviews

Risha S.

November 12, 2025

We loved this place.. The food was amazing.. the meats (venison, scotch fillet and lamb) were all perfectly cooked as we had requested.. which can be very hard to do. My daughter devoured the sticky date pudding dessert as well. The manager took good care of us.

Małgosia W.

November 6, 2025

Great e-order system, we were positively surprised how fast the food was delivered. The lamp perfectly cooked and tasty. We also had venison ordered, it was my first approach to venison and I can honestly say it was exquisite. All very tasty. The staff was friendly and helpful.

PK H.

October 22, 2025

We ordered the Meat Board for Two with mushroom sauce and black garlic butter, and it was fantastic. The meat was cooked just right—juicy and tender. I had never tried black garlic butter before, and it was a delicious addition to the steaks. The kids' meals were reasonably priced, and both my daughters finished everything and wanted more. Overall, it was definitely worth it. Definitely come back again on our next Rotorua trip. - Family from Auckland.

Jordan Y.

October 23, 2025

Amazing little gem of Rotorua! Had the tomahawk and it was one of the best steaks of my life. Peppercorn sauce was incredible, so was sticky date pudding. It was all very reasonably priced too; food is all excellent value for what you get! Very cozy environment and friendly staff. Would make sure to stop through here anytime visiting Rotorua!

Kamilla V.

August 19, 2025

Best lamb we have ever had! Loved both the rack of lamb and the lamb stew was so tender and delicious. The wait staff were helpful and personable. Felt like family. Highly recommend and would definitely eat here again!

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Number 8 special

Outdoor Seating

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

Coffee

Family Friendly

Dog Friendly

Groups Welcome

Reservations

Practical Information

Everything you need to know before you visit

Payment Options

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

NFC/Contactless

Parking

Free Street Parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Wheelchair Accessible Parking

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