Akito Eatery

In Oneroa you'll find a selection of fantastic restaurants, bars, and cafes, including local favourite Fenice; Akito for plant-focused fare; the famous Oyster Inn, run by Josh Emmett, The Island Grocer for a delectable selection of specialty grocery items and The Merchant for takeaway coffee and food. We recommend Island Gelato for delicious gelato, coffees, and yummy bagels. Don't forget to pop into Timmy Smith's beautiful jewellery and tea store, and Veranda for gifts and gorgeous things for your home.

Stroll into Oneroa village with a variety of shops, banks, the post office, petrol station, Information centre, cafes, restaurants and bars including: Akito for plant based food, Fenice, Oyster Inn, Wai Kitchen, The Courtyard, Red Crab, Vino Vino, Aperitivo for drinks and views and the The Local for fish and chips. The village also includes various art centres a Four Square supprette, Fruit & Veg shop and 2 liquor stores. Mudbrick Vineyard and Cable Bay vineyard are a mere 5 and 10 minute drive away.

They say good things take time, and this is exemplified at daytime eatery Akitō, named after the word for doing things slowly in te reo. Owners Shantala Tengblad and Simon McNeish’s approach their cooking and food practises with patience, love and attention, especially with their plant-focussed pickling, preserving and fermentation. With inventive twists on typical brunch and lunch fare, this holistic eatery on Ocean View Road, Oneroa, is certainly one of the best Waiheke restaurants.

Sitting squarely at the end of the main drag in Oneroa, plant-focused eatery Akitō Eatery has cultivated an excellent reputation for breakfast and brunch eats thanks to its inventive and alternative menu. The name alludes to the eatery’s passion for slow food with each dish prepared with love and attention, and it shows. While not an entirely vegan haunt—though you can request vegan-friendly or gluten-free versions—Akitō makes the humble vegetable the star of the show.

Waiheke’s plant-focused Akitō Eatery is a serene haven that could easily be at home in the likes of Byron Bay. It embodies a laid-back, 'slow food' philosophy, where each dish is crafted with care and a pinch of patience. With its eco-conscious approach, minimising waste and championing local produce, Akitō isn't just about good food; it's also about good practices.

Choose from our Flagship Mudbrick restaurant for a sensory and romantic culinary experience or relax in our modern bistro the Archive, serving island inspired dishes. Both restaurants sit on the ridge overlooking the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf and back to Auckland city. Click for more detail.

153 Ocean View Road, Oneroaakito.co.nzAkito brings Japanese cuisine to Oneroa with a casual, welcoming vibe. The menu features sushi, ramen, and other traditional dishes, all prepared with care and authenticity. A friendly option for those looking for a relaxed meal with Asian flair.

While not vegan, they have an excellent selection of vegan and vegetarian options along with meat dishes to satisfy any carnivores. Fresh, experimental dishes featuring lots of fermented ingredients and interesting grains. Coffee is excellent.

Akito, a cool new "plant focused" café, has opened in Oneroa to the delight of vegans and vegetarians on the island. Try their jackfruit dahl with roast vegetables, coconut black rice, coriander and a buckwheat dosa.