Kau Lodge

The restaurant looks lovely inside and has great views over the water, but the food was the worst I've had so far. The pumpkin soup should be a simple dish, yet it had no taste at all. I had to add olive oil and salt just to make it swallowable. The salad was basically lettuce, with some stale croutons, about 10 hard chickpeas and a few carrot slices. It should've been called a lettuce dish. Our group had preordered, but the food still took forever. What a pity. I'd avoid it.

The setting right by the beach is beautiful, with a lovely interior and friendly staff. The food was underwhelming, though: the hamburger was nothing special, and the apple pie was far too sweet. Unless you're mostly paying for the location, the prices feel too high.

We found this lovely waterside cafe on a cold, windy day last October, and it was warm and casual, just what we needed. I had cafe au lait in the afternoon and a light lunch. My chicken sandwich was fantastic. My friend enjoyed the hummus with toast, though it felt like a small portion. The banana toffee pie arrived first and was scrumptious. The cafe had such a nice vibe that we'd have gone back if we'd stayed in town longer.

A quiet little place to relax away from the hustle and bustle, right on the water with fabulous views. They have great coffee, local beer and cakes.