The Blue DoorWaitangi, Paihia
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Restaurant · Waitangi

The Blue Door

6B Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 Open 7 days · 8 am – 9 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 8 am – 9 pm
Weekly opening hours for The Blue Door
Monday8 am – 9 pm
Tuesday8 am – 9 pm
Wednesday8 am – 9 pm
Thursday8 am – 9 pm
Friday8 am – 9 pm
Saturday8 am – 9 pm
Sunday8 am – 9 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 9 402 6797 to check.

6B Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200

About

About The Blue Door

Tucked into 6B Marsden Road in Waitangi, The Blue Door serves modern, international-style food to locals and visitors in Waitangi, Paihia. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

The kitchen focuses on modern, international-style food. Dishes typical of this style include slow-cooked lamb and share plates, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 10 places in Paihia in the international category, and The Blue Door is among them.

Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is 8 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 91 hours each week.

For budgeting, restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
Small PlatesSeasonal soup

With bread

$14–18

MainsEye fillet

With potato gratin and jus

$42–52

MainsMarket fish

With seasonal vegetables and beurre blanc

$34–42

DessertsSeasonal fruit crumble

With custard

$14–17

SidesSeasonal greens

With lemon

$10–13

DessertsCheese board

Local cheeses and crackers

$22–30

Plan your visit

When is The Blue Door busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at 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 The Blue Door

Where is The Blue Door?

The Blue Door is at 6B Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200, about 600 m from central Paihia. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Blue Door's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 8 am – 9 pm; Tuesday 8 am – 9 pm; Wednesday 8 am – 9 pm; Thursday 8 am – 9 pm; Friday 8 am – 9 pm; Saturday 8 am – 9 pm; Sunday 8 am – 9 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Blue Door open on weekends?

Yes – The Blue Door is open on both Saturday (8 am – 9 pm) and Sunday (8 am – 9 pm).

What kind of food does The Blue Door serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at The Blue Door?

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

How can I contact The Blue Door?

You can call +64 9 402 6797. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Blue Door?

The closest is El Cafe (80 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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