Picnicka

Picnicka is a restaurant, kitchen and bar in Elizabeth Towers, 38 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga CBD (the website gives the level as Level 2). It is part of the Clarence Hospitality Group, the latest concept from owners Kim and Noel Cimadom, alongside Clarence in the CBD and Alpino in Mount Maunganui.

Food and drink

• Oysters and other fresh dishes.
• BBQ dishes cooked over an open flame, and sharing plates.
• Cocktails, boutique New Zealand wines and craft beers, positioned for after-work drinks.

Details Open Monday to Sunday from 12pm until late, per the website. Tables are booked online, and three hours of free parking is noted. Event and group bookings and vouchers are listed in the site navigation.

Group suitability Capacity and private areas are not stated on the website. The sharing-plate format suits groups, and the site lists group bookings, so enquire directly (graze@picnicka.com) about numbers.