The WorksKaiti, Gisborne
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Restaurant · Kaiti

The Works

41 Esplanade, Kaiti, Gisborne, 4010 Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for The Works
Mondaynoon – 8 pm
Tuesdaynoon – 8 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 8 pm
Thursdaynoon – 8 pm
Fridaynoon – 8 pm
Saturday10 am – 8 pm
Sunday10 am – 3 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 6 868 9699 to check.

41 Esplanade, Kaiti, Gisborne, 4010

About

About The Works

Found at 41 Esplanade in Kaiti, The Works is a restaurant that has become part of the Kaiti dining scene. It is about 1.5 km from central Gisborne.

Diners come here for modern, international-style food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as seasonal starters. With 16 international options across Gisborne, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

The Works is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 10 am on Saturdays, and the latest finish is 8 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 55 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 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 restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
SidesGarden salad

House dressing

$9–12

Small PlatesSalt and pepper squid

With lime aioli

$18–22

Small PlatesSourdough

With cultured butter

$8–12

DessertsSeasonal fruit crumble

With custard

$14–17

MainsChicken supreme

With mushroom and thyme

$32–39

MainsMarket fish

With seasonal vegetables and beurre blanc

$34–42

Plan your visit

When is The Works busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Works

Where is The Works?

The Works is at 41 Esplanade, Kaiti, Gisborne, 4010, about 1.5 km from central Gisborne. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Works's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday noon – 8 pm; Tuesday noon – 8 pm; Wednesday noon – 8 pm; Thursday noon – 8 pm; Friday noon – 8 pm; Saturday 10 am – 8 pm; Sunday 10 am – 3 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Works open on weekends?

Yes – The Works is open on both Saturday (10 am – 8 pm) and Sunday (10 am – 3 pm).

What kind of food does The Works serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at The Works?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact The Works?

You can call +64 6 868 9699. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Works?

The closest is Tatapouri Fishing Club (210 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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