Sailor - Galley And Rum Bar 107 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty 3116

"Food was amazing, awesome service and we love the back deck area. Staff were all great! And love the cocktail list!"

"Walked in for lunch today. The service was first class and the food was amazing. All 4 of us loved the food best we have had in a long time and commented on the exceptional service. Highly recommend and will be back. Thanks team"

"We went to Sailor for dinner with friends, the restaurant itself had such a great feel to it really cozy and welcoming. We tried a selection of snacks and mains and the winners on the night were definitely the seafood chowder and the crayfish roll, simply divine. Cant wait to dine again and try some more off the menu"

"Potential for Improvement - Sailors has potential, but could benefit from addressing these points of constructive criticism to aid in their recent launch. With a few adjustments and enhancements, I believe the establishment could truly shine and offer an even more enjoyable experience for its patrons. I personally won't be returning very soon, as for the pricepoint, Solera outshines this place (for now!) The bartender's demeanour was not as welcoming as I had hoped, which affected the overall atmosphere. Additionally, the service from the waiter was minimal, as they only checked in once during the visit. We ended up ordering with the bartender, as we didn't see our waiter. The lighting arrangement in the establishment left much to be desired. The brightness was a bit overwhelming, and the lights themselves seemed to flicker intermittently, which was distracting. The decorations were quite minimal, giving the place an almost bare ambiance. The use of Kmart plates for serving was unexpected and somewhat mismatched with the upscale vibe the place seems to aim for. Although the food had potential, it was subpar for the price point. The same garnishes were used for every plate - pickled shallots and parsley. The presentation fell short and lacked the initial wow factor. It felt as though more attention could be given to making the dishes visually appealing, and enticing from the get-go. Portion sizes were good though! Another point to note is that if you're a party of 2 the only seating is at the bar. This restriction might not be ideal for smaller groups or those who prefer a different seating arrangement. I also noticed a missed opportunity in the lack of creative rum cocktails on the menu. It would be wonderful to see more diverse and unique options, perhaps even rum flights or pairings with food to elevate the overall dining experience- given this is a rum bar. Despite aiming for an upscale atmosphere, Sailors didn't quite hit the mark. The plastic laminate menu design felt a bit out of place, and it would be more appealing to have the cocktail offerings prominently featured at the beginning of the drink menu, rather than near the end."

"Absolutely stunning new establishment in the Heart or Mount Maunganui main strip. I was blown away with the amount of care and detail put into every inch of this beautiful new restaurant. The food was magnificent. From the fresh oysters to the delicious blue swimmer crab spaghettini. We loved it so much, we came back the following day for lunch! I had the best Dirty Martini that I’ve had in Tauranga so far and man, I have I tried my fair share. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable of their food and drinks menu with great suggestions. The rum selection was extensive, highly recommended for a rum lover. I enjoyed every sample I tried. My friends and I had a magnificent time and I have not been able to stop referring people to this amazing spot. The garden bar is definitely going to be our summer afternoon hot-spot. A Mount MUST-TRY!"