Bernie's DinerKaikōura
Bernie's Diner – American food
Bernie's Diner – American food
Bernie's Diner – American food
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American restaurant · Kaikōura

Bernie's Diner

Kaikōura Open 7 days · 7:30 am – 4 pm

Opening hours

Right now in Kaikōura1:10 pm
Open 7 days · 7:30 am – 4 pm
Weekly opening hours for Bernie's Diner
Monday7:30 am – 4 pm
Tuesday7:30 am – 4 pm
Wednesday7:30 am – 4 pm
Thursday7:30 am – 4 pm
Friday7:30 am – 4 pm
Saturday7:30 am – 4 pm
Sunday7:30 am – 4 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Bernie's Diner

Bernie's Diner is an American restaurant located at central Kaikōura, in Kaikōura, in New Zealand's Canterbury region. It is about 1.2 km from central Kaikōura.

Diners come here for American food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as cheeseburger.

Bernie's Diner is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 7:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 4 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 60 hours each week.

Good to know: wheelchair accessible and vegetarian options. For budgeting, American restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 9 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of American restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
BurgersBacon double

Two patties with bacon

$22–28

SidesMac and cheese

Baked

$9–12

SmokehousePulled pork

With slaw and pickles

$24–30

BurgersSmash burger

Thin crispy patties

$18–24

SidesFries

Shoestring or chunky

$6–9

Shakes & DessertsCheesecake

New York style

$11–14

Plan your visit

When is Bernie's Diner busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at American restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around noon on Fridays.

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Questions about Bernie's Diner

Where is Bernie's Diner?

Bernie's Diner is at Kaikōura, about 1.2 km from central Kaikōura. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Bernie's Diner's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 7:30 am – 4 pm; Tuesday 7:30 am – 4 pm; Wednesday 7:30 am – 4 pm; Thursday 7:30 am – 4 pm; Friday 7:30 am – 4 pm; Saturday 7:30 am – 4 pm; Sunday 7:30 am – 4 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Bernie's Diner open on weekends?

Yes – Bernie's Diner is open on both Saturday (7:30 am – 4 pm) and Sunday (7:30 am – 4 pm).

What kind of food does Bernie's Diner serve?

American food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of American restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Bernie's Diner?

As an estimate, a meal at a American restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options.

What other restaurants are near Bernie's Diner?

The closest is Lobster Inn Tavern (90 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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