Chapman's Buffet Restaurant is a family-friendly Rotorua dining room serving breakfast and dinner every day from its Whakarewarewa address. Locals and visitors share the room, and the buffet format makes it especially practical for birthdays, reunions and larger groups with different appetites. Long tables and private spaces are available for gatherings, while the regular restaurant service remains open to diners who are not staying at the adjoining hotel.
Cold seafood is one of the buffet's defining sections. Prawns, house-smoked South Island salmon and oysters are joined by seasonal salads, home-baked breads, sliced meats and other chilled preparations. The range allows a first plate to move from shellfish and smoked fish to fresh vegetables and charcuterie, making the opening circuit feel like a considered part of dinner rather than a holding area before the hot dishes.
The hot selection changes with the day and season, with roast carvery meats at its centre. Current material describes curries, pasta, rice, vegetables and fish alongside the roast, so guests can build a traditional meat-and-vegetable plate or take a more varied route. An à la carte menu adds choices such as lamb shank, kawakawa-rubbed beef eye fillet, butter chicken and vegetable momo when a plated main is preferred to the buffet.
Dessert is treated as its own destination, with cakes, patisserie, pavlova, cheesecake, fruit and ice cream providing a broad finish. The breakfast service follows the same inclusive logic through full cooked and continental choices. Dietary requests are accommodated where possible, and children's pricing reflects the restaurant's family focus, giving mixed-age groups a straightforward way to dine together without everyone having to order the same style of meal.
Address: 10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Chapman's Restaurant Menu
Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast service: Weekdays 6:30AM – 10AM; Weekends 6:30AM – 10:30AM.
Full Buffet Breakfast
Child Breakfast
Continental Breakfast
Dinner Buffet
Adults: $79 per person. Children 5-12: $3 per year of age. Children 0-4: Free. Open daily for dinner 5:30pm–8:30pm. Adult dining special $65 when dining Sunday–Thursday. We will do our best to accommodate all dietary requests; however, we cannot guarantee that any item will be completely allergen-free due to the risk of cross-contact.
Freshly Baked Bread Rolls
Seafood Chowder
Soup Selection
Caesar salad with all the condiments
Mixed green leaves
Selection of seasonal house made fresh salads
Assorted dressings and condiments
Sliced ham, smoked chicken, smoked fish, salami, pickles
Charcuterie
Local cheese selection with crackers, dried fruits, grapes
Charcuterie
New Zealand shelled mussels
Seafood Selection
Marinated fish with coconut, lemon, spring onion
Seafood Selection
Prawn cocktail salad
Seafood Selection
Baked salmon
Seafood Selection
Half shelled oysters with lemon
Seafood Selection
Roast of the day with gravy & condiments
Carvery
Roast potatoes, root vegetables and rosemary
Hot Chafers
Seasonal Steamed vegetables
Hot Chafers
Chefs curry of the day with rice and condiments
Hot Chafers
Pasta of the day
Hot Chafers
Fish of the day
Hot Chafers
Fresh fruit salad
Desserts
Chocolate mousse
Desserts
Pannacotta
Desserts
Hot Pudding of the day
Desserts
Assortment of sweet slices
Desserts
Dinner À la Carte – Entrée
Served 5:30pm–10:00pm. GF GLUTEN-FREE · DF DAIRY-FREE · VEG VEGETARIAN.
Soup of the Day
Made using only the freshest ingredients, served with a bread roll
Caesar Salad
Crisp lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies, garlic dressing, shaved parmesan & soft poached egg. Gluten-free option available.
Thai Beef Salad
Asian slaw, pickled cucumber, bamboo shoot, mint, birds eye chili, coriander
Dinner À la Carte – Mains
Served 5:30pm–10:00pm. GF GLUTEN-FREE · DF DAIRY-FREE · VEG VEGETARIAN.
Lamb Shank
GF. Root vegetables, mashed truffle potato, minted peas, & pinot noir jus
Beef Eye Fillet
GF. Kawakawa rub 200g fillet, mashed truffle potato, charred broccolini, jus
Butter Chicken
Served with fragrant basmati rice, poppadum, pickle, raita & naan
Momo
VEG/DF. Nepalese dumpling filled with carrot, cabbage, shiitake mushroom, with tomato & sesame broth
Dinner À la Carte – Sweet Temptation
Served 5:30pm–10:00pm. GF GLUTEN-FREE · DF DAIRY-FREE · VEG VEGETARIAN.
Chocolate Fondant
VEG. Gooey chocolate center served with vanilla ice cream
Ice Cream Cheese Cake
VEG. Zesty creamy vanilla cheesecake sitting on a bed of cinnamon crumble
All-Day Bar Menu
Available 10:00am–10:00pm. GF GLUTEN-FREE · DF DAIRY-FREE · VEG VEGETARIAN.
Seafood Chowder
A selection of delicacies from the ocean, including shrimps, clams, calamari, mussels, octopus, & fish in rich silky cream base served with crusty bread
American Pepperoni
Classic pizza with traditional American pepperoni & New Zealand mozzarella cheese.
Chicken
This chicken-lovers delight showcases New Zealand cheese, chicken, green capsicum, onion & barbecue sauce.
Margherita
The classic Margherita favourite, featuring mozzarella cheese, New Zealand cherry tomatoes, pesto & oregano.
Caesar Salad
Crisp lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies, garlic dressing, shaved parmesan & soft poached egg. Gluten free option available.
Toasted Rewena Bread Sandwich
Your choice of filling, served with salad & fries. HAM, CHEESE & PINEAPPLE; STEAK & SMOKED CHEDDAR; BACON, LETTUCE, AVOCADO & TOMATO. Gluten free & vegetarian options available.
Beef
Prime New Zealand beef patty with streaky bacon, lettuce, cheese, tomato, avocado, beetroot relish, served with salad & fries
Grilled Herb Chicken
Tender chicken breast with streaky bacon, lettuce, cheese, tomato, avocado, beetroot relish & gherkins, served with salad & fries
Veggie Delight
VEG. Grilled veggie patty with lettuce, cheese, tomato, avocado, beetroot relish & cucumber, served with salad & fries
Thai Beef Salad
Asian slaw, pickle cucumber, bamboo shoot, mint, birds eye chili, coriander
Seasoned Wedges
Topped with crispy bacon, cheese & sweet chili, sour cream on side
Fries
Truffle salt, garlic mayo, & smoke chipotle relish
Champagne & Sparkling
G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon NV, Champagne
De Bortoli KV Prosecco NV Piccolo Victoria
200ml
De Bortoli KV Prosecco Rosé NV Piccolo Victoria
200ml
Willowglen Brut Non-Vintage New South Wales
Yarra Burn YB Prosecco Victoria
White Wine
Rebel Sauvignon Blanc
The Maker Fleur De Lis Sauvignon Blanc
Lake Chalice The Falcon Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Growers Mark Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Gisborne
Rebel Chardonnay
Rosé & Red Wine
Rebel Rosé
The Maker Monarch Rosé
Rebel Pinot Noir
The Maker Fire Eagle Pinot Noir
Beer & Cider
Heineken
Heineken Silver — Low Carb
Epic Pale Ale
Tuatara Hazy Pale Ale
Cocktails
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Cold Brew Coffee, Sugar Syrup
Mango Chillo Margarita
100% blue agave spirit, spiced with fresh chilli, Mango Cordial, Mango Syrup, Acid Solution.
Kiwi Clover Club
Roots NZ Gin, Strawberry & Kiwifruit Cordial, Sweet Vermouth, Gold Kiwifruit Syrup, Fomo
Queen Peach Mojito
Plantation 3 Stars White Rum, Peach Cordial, Mint Lime Syrup, Acid Solution
Spirits & Liqueurs
Old Forester-Bourbon
Canadian Club
Johnnie Walker Red Label
Famous Grouse — Scotch
Water, Soft Drinks, Juices & Hot Beverages
Voyager-Sparkling
500ml
Voyager-Still
500ml
Coca-Cola, Coke Zero Sugar, Sprite
Schweppes Ginger Ale, Tonic, Soda Water
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- Butter chicken Typical in Rotorua: $21.95 $48.00
- Caesar salad Typical in Rotorua: $20.99 $10.00
- Margherita pizza Typical in Rotorua: $24.90 $35.00
- Seafood chowder Typical in Rotorua: $20.95 $28.00
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