The Trading Post French Bistro

We are locals from Tauranga,so we thought, why not go Paengaroa way.. We found this beautifull cafe.. Awsome menu, spectacular food, great services and atmosphere was chilled. Its very different, small, lots to look and the people are lovely.. I had the salmon with prawns, nothing left on my plate, my partner had chicken with bacon, wow the sauce was to die for!!!Reasonable prices for quality of food, I would recommend to any1, if its just a Couples romantic dinner or a friends get together, this is worth the drive from Tauranga.. <br/ <br/ Thankyou Trading Post...

Went there for my wife's birthday, first time we'd been there.A most pleasant evening, dining room small and intimate but wellworth the 35klm trip from Tauranga. The meals were as goodas any I have tasted. We had a fabulous waitress who attendedto our needs all night with a brilliant smile. Chef enquired as to our meal , my wife had a rabbit stew which you don't often seeon other menus and I had a pork belly dish, the entrees anddesert were perfect. Went on September the 8th and willcertainly return recommend it to anyone

This was the first time that we had dined at The Trading Post Venue in along time Paul has done a fantastic job his food is awesome both quality and presentation is top class service by his staff excellent and the venue homely. We were not rushed through our meal nice for a change to relax and enjoy. We dine out on a semi regular basis in the local Bay of Plenty region and until now have not found a restaurant that has compared to this at a price that is affordable and offering excellent quality. I had the Trading Post recommended to me on a couple of occasions but until now, had not made the effort. Well done to Paul and the team

This is a fantastic little restaturant tucked away in Paengaroa. Set in a lovely rustic old house in a country setting with an open fire. The ambience and staff are warm and inviting and the food is fantastic!. I had the stuffed mushrooms as a main and all I can say is WOW, the best I have ever had!. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone and every one. Keep up the good work Trading Post. I will definitely be back.

Great meal nice surroundings and reasonably priced. It seems classy, comfortable and country would recommend to anyone. After having a stressful day at the office (end of year books) and as it was my birthday treat to go there I immediately felt destressed and relaxed when we sat down to our meal. There was no blaring music to hype us up and we actually had a marvellous family conversation and we all felt relaxed in the surroundings. Although it may seem small in comparison to other restaurants it is more intimate and great for romantic get togethers as well. Go there and be impressed.