The Park Cafe Marahau
About
The Park Cafe is a family owned and operated cafe and restaurant at the entrance to Abel Tasman National Park in Marahau, established in 1986 by Jane and Yirka Ritschny. It has a wood fired pizza oven used for pizzas, breads and slow cooked meats, a courtyard planted with New Zealand natives, and weekly Open Mic Nights with live music performances.
Reviews
I’m in love! Finally a real good pizza (I’m italian so) and the mussels were perfect too!
Alessia M. · April 2026 · via Google
Unbelievably great food so close to park and track. Terrific views too. A must visit.
b g. · April 2026 · via Google
Wow, what a spot! We visited for dinner whilst staying at The Barn in our camper and fancied a night off cooking. The food was incredible, the service brilliant, and a great relaxed atmosphere. Fresh pizza bread to start, followed by their Park Cafe Salad with halloumi, and apple crumble for dessert. Amazing setting to watch the colours of sunset and enjoy a good local beer. 10/10!!
Grace T. · March 2026 · via Google
Very lovely place, whilst in the Barn (camping/glamping) eaten there a couple of times, even arranged lunch packages there, for the walks in abel tasman park. Recommend it highly when you're in the area, good food and friendly staff.
ML · March 2026 · via Google
A welcome watering hole with a good range of cool draught beers and a menu that offers a good range of choices. We went for pizza - a margarita with anchovies and also a fungi. The base was fresh, cooked in a wood fired oven and the toppings were generous. Only a 10 minute walk from our accommodation - very good.
Duncan S. · March 2026 · via Google
Services
- Wood fired pizza
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-house baking (breads, cakes, muffins)
- Live music and Open Mic Nights
- Outdoor courtyard seating
- Reservations