We came to Mangawhai during the summer holidays and during our stay the Frog and Kiwi was recommended for fine dining. We were not dissapointed! The range of classic and seasonal menu was high quality and catered for all. The food was very exquisite and the price reflects the expertise of the chef.
Overall we were extremly satisfied with our meal and the quick service provided. We would highly recommend the Frog and Kiwi to anybody travelling through Mangawhai who is wanting to enjoy a fabulous Kiwi or French dish.

Average. Went on a Tuesday around midday. Ordered the Kiwi Breakfast as was eager to try it with the Toulouse sausage. Was told ‘sorry we had a busy weekend and are out of sausage. Today is our shopping day’. Thought it a tad odd as it was Tuesday.
Ordered a coke ($5) to be told ‘sorry we are out of coke’. How hard is it to walk a few metres to the 4 Square to buy coke? Partner was going to order something with the toulouse sausage also but had to change.
Food took a good while to come out considering it was just a grilled cheese sandwich and a fried breakfast.
Music playing did not suit the restaurant. Was an odd mix of Hauraki type music (such as Kiss). Why don’t they play a mix of Kiwi and French music to make the experience more authentic?
Prices on the more expensive side and food just ok, nothing to rave about. Will not go for lunch or breakfast there again when up at Mangawhai. Looks like dinner is better from the other reviews.

Wow, what an experience, beautiful meal, amazing, degustation menu with the perfect hosts, thank you so much David & Natalie, you made our day. Highly recommended, who’d have thought, this gorgeous little French find in Mangawhai.

Brilliant. Finally a good restaurant in Mangawhai! Went there for dinner and we were not disappointed. Great waiter, excellent cuisine. Definitely going back.

Ugly building, minimal signage, but WHAT A DISCOVERY! It’s a REAL French cafe, set menu day and set menu nights, with seasonal specials and great local/french wine. No checkered table cloths, no gimmicks, just excellent food and wine. If you want quick cafe meals, don’t bother. If you want excellent food at the price it deserves, just go!

We were in Mangawhai for our honeymoon and were blown away with the high quality of food, wine matching and their knowledge.
We ate here many times with every meal being a privilege.
We highly recommend the Frog and Kiwi’s degustation menu.
Our recommendations don’t come lightly, my husband and myself being a chef and a wine-maker.

Great little place…. A real treat.
Extremely friendly owner operators.
From simple French petit fours which have a taste all of their own to beautifully presented main courses. Complimented by a Michele’s great wine knowledge…. and scrummy deserts…

A treasure of a place to eat. My last European guest (Swiss) believed he had not tasted better!!!!
High praise indeed from a man who travels the world…

….very highly recommended.

ianC.

Petit resto trés sympa tenu par Michel et Alison avec un trés grand cuisto de Toulouse, David, qui vous proposera une cuisine trés raffinée à la française. Faites aussi confiance à Michel pour accompagner vos plats avec des petits vins du pays excellents.