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We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Butterfish. Many Mediterranean restaurants in Paihia open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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Russell, Paihia

About

About Butterfish

Butterfish brings Mediterranean food to the Russell area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Paihia. From the Paihia city centre it is roughly 3.4 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

Diners come here for Mediterranean food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as greek salad. The menu also crosses into cafe & brunch, fast food & takeaway and seafood territory.

Opening hours for Butterfish have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many Mediterranean restaurants in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

For budgeting, Mediterranean restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Russell easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide

MezedesDolmades

Stuffed vine leaves

$11–14

MainsSlow-roasted lamb kleftiko

With lemon potatoes

$32–40

MezedesTzatziki with pita

Yoghurt, cucumber and garlic

$9–12

MezedesSaganaki

Pan-fried cheese with lemon

$14–17

DessertsBaklava

Walnut and honey pastry

$8–10

MainsGrilled fish

With ladolemono

$30–38

Plan your visit

When is Butterfish busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

At a glance

Type	Mediterranean restaurant
Cuisine	Mediterranean, Cafe & Brunch, Fast Food & Takeaway, Seafood
Address	Russell, Paihia
Area	Russell
City	Paihia, Northland
From city centre	3.4 km
Price guide	$$ · $20–$40 pp (est.)
Hours	Hours not listed

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Questions about Butterfish

Where is Butterfish?

Butterfish is at Russell, Paihia, about 3.4 km from central Paihia. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Butterfish's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Butterfish serve?

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

How much does it cost to eat at Butterfish?

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

What other restaurants are near Butterfish?

The closest is Swordfish Club (0 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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