Jimmy Cook's Kiwi Kitchen

A Culinary Journey Inspired by Captain James Cook Jimmy Cook's Kiwi Kitchen is a restaurant located within the Kingsgate Hotel in Dunedin, New Zealand.

With its unique concept of being inspired by Captain James Cook, the famous explorer who visited New Zealand thrice during the 18th century, the restaurant brings you on a culinary journey that's both enlightening and delicious.

New Zealand-Inspired Cuisine

Jimmy Cook's Kiwi Kitchen specializes in serving New Zealand-inspired cuisine for breakfast and dinner. Traditional New Zealand breakfast options like kiwi fruit, yoghurt, and handmade muesli are served alongside English breakfast favourites. For dinner, the menu features a range of New Zealand dishes like grilled Fiordland Salmon, tender lamb shanks, and succulent beef fillet. The chefs use locally sourced ingredients, which ensures the freshness of every dish.

Wine List

The restaurant offers an extensive wine list with various local wines available by the glass or bottle. It is a perfect opportunity to try out the local New Zealand wines when dining.

Mix Reviews

Jimmy Cook's Kiwi Kitchen has received a mix of reviews on TripAdvisor. However, the quality of the food has been consistently praised by most customers, with many of them calling it delicious and locally sourced. Meanwhile, some customers have criticized the service, but the management has acknowledged this and is working on improving it.

When to Visit and How to Get There

The restaurant is open for breakfast from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and dinner from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. You can visit the restaurant any day of the week. To get there, you can choose to drive and use the hotel's free parking lot, or take a cab and ask to be brought to the Kingsgate Hotel in Central Dunedin.