Hokitika boasts a range of dining options to suit various tastes. Stumpers Bar and Cafe on 2 Weld Street offers a diverse menu with dishes influenced by different cultures, including Dutch cuisine. Meanwhile, The Lifeboat NZ, located near the beach at the end of Weld Lane, specializes in Dutch stroopwafels and serves organic coffee drinks in a cozy setting, perfect for a mid-day caffeine fix.
Apart from these Dutch-inspired spots, Hokitika features a variety of other eateries catering to both local and international palates. Options include the Station Inn Restaurant known for its award-winning a la carte dining, traditional New Zealand bakeries celebrated for their pies and cakes, as well as seafood, Asian fusion, and pub-style establishments scattered throughout the town.