The Fat CowMount Maunganui
The Fat Cow – American food
The Fat Cow – American food
The Fat Cow – American food
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American restaurant · Mount Maunganui

The Fat Cow

Mount Maunganui

Opening hours

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We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for The Fat Cow. Many American restaurants in Mount Maunganui 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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About

About The Fat Cow

Found at central Mount Maunganui, The Fat Cow is an American restaurant that has become part of the Mount Maunganui dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Mount Maunganui, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of the USA: at American food venues like this, favourites such as brisket and milkshake are usually on the menu. It is one of 3 American venues we list in Mount Maunganui.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for The Fat Cow. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a American restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Mount Maunganui easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
BurgersClassic cheeseburger

NZ beef, cheese, pickles and house sauce

$18–24

SmokehouseSmoked wings

Buffalo or BBQ

$15–20

BurgersVeggie burger

Plant-based patty

$18–23

SmokehousePulled pork

With slaw and pickles

$24–30

SidesLoaded fries

Cheese, bacon and jalapeños

$12–16

BurgersCrispy chicken burger

Buttermilk fried chicken

$18–23

Plan your visit

When is The Fat Cow busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Fat Cow

Where is The Fat Cow?

The Fat Cow is at Mount Maunganui, about 300 m from central Mount Maunganui. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Fat Cow's opening hours?

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

What kind of food does The Fat Cow serve?

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

How much does it cost to eat at The Fat Cow?

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

What other restaurants are near The Fat Cow?

The closest is The General Café (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Fat Cow

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

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Other American places nearby

American in Mount Maunganui
NameAreaStatusDistance
The Barn Burger & GrillMount Maunganui–370 m
Pronto Burger Bar and CafeMount Maunganui–590 m
The Rising TideOmanu3.5 km
Rye American Kitchen and SpiritsTauranga Central–5.4 km
Mudan Tearoom And EateryTauranga Central–5.9 km
Arataki TakeawaysArataki–6.3 km