How popular isKaikōura Seafood BBQ?
In September 2026, people searched for Kaikōura Seafood BBQ by name about 390 times in New Zealand, an 18.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4.9% of all New Zealand Kaikōura restaurant searches, placing Kaikōura Seafood BBQ fifth out of six restaurants. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Kaikōura restaurants, Kaikōura Seafood BBQ appeared in three of the four answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
Kaikōura Seafood BBQ is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
The Pier HotelShare of searches 58.7%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Black Rabbit PizzaShare of searches 20%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- The WhalerShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
HikuShare of searches 5.7%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- Kaikōura Seafood BBQShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top Kaikōura restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Kaikōura Seafood BBQ was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Kaikōura Seafood BBQ is the third most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Zephyr Restaurant4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- The Pier Hotel3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Kaikōura Seafood BBQ3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Black Rabbit Pizza2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- The Whaler0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Hiku0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Kaikōura, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Kaikōura, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Kaikōura, New Zealand for a seafood meal?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kaikoura restaurants”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kaikoura dinner”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which Kaikōura restaurants compete with Kaikōura Seafood BBQ?
Share of searches by month for The Pier Hotel, Black Rabbit Pizza, The Whaler, Hiku, Kaikōura Seafood BBQ, Zephyr Restaurant. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The Pier Hotel | Black Rabbit Pizza | The Whaler | Hiku | Kaikōura Seafood BBQ | Zephyr Restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55% | 26.8% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.6% | 26.6% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.1% | 30.4% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 5% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.9% | 26.2% | 5.8% | 4% | 5.2% | 2.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.1% | 25.5% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.3% | 26.6% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.2% | 24.6% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 5% | 3.3% |
| May 2026 | 51.9% | 25.2% | 7.4% | 6% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.5% | 20% | 10.6% | 7.4% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 55% | 20.1% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.1% | 18.6% | 8.7% | 7.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.7% | 20% | 7.5% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 58.7% | 4.7K | +52.9% | +1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20% | 1.6K | +60% | +1.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.5% | 600 | +27.7% | -1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.7% | 460 | +12.2% | -1.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.9% | 390 | +50% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.2% | 260 | +52.9% | +0.1 points |
58.7%
Held 1st. 4.7K estimated branded searches, +52.9% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
20%
Held 2nd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +60% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
7.5%
Held 3rd. 600 estimated branded searches, +27.7% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.
Hiku5.7%
Held 4th. 460 estimated branded searches, +12.2% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
4.9%
Held 5th. 390 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.2%
Held 6th. 260 estimated branded searches, +52.9% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Kaikōura Seafood BBQ and its closest rivals
- Kaikōura Seafood BBQ vs The Pier Hotel: compare popularity
- Kaikōura Seafood BBQ vs Black Rabbit Pizza: compare popularity
- Kaikōura Seafood BBQ vs The Whaler: compare popularity
- Kaikōura Seafood BBQ vs Hiku: compare popularity
- Kaikōura Seafood BBQ vs Zephyr Restaurant: compare popularity
- Compare Kaikōura Seafood BBQ with any brand
Every comparison with Kaikōura Seafood BBQ
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Kaikōura Seafood BBQ changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Kaikōura Seafood BBQ in New Zealand fell from 480 to 390.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kaikōura Seafood BBQ’s share of searches among Kaikōura restaurants in New Zealand peaked at 5.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 4.2% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kaikōura Seafood BBQ fell from 4th to 5th among Kaikōura restaurants in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Kaikōura restaurants in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, The Pier Hotel gained share of searches among Kaikōura restaurants in New Zealand, from 57.1% to 58.7%.
In September 2026, Black Rabbit Pizza gained share of searches among Kaikōura restaurants in New Zealand, from 18.6% to 20%.
In September 2026, Hiku lost share of searches among Kaikōura restaurants in New Zealand, from 7.6% to 5.7%.
In September 2026, The Whaler lost share of searches among Kaikōura restaurants in New Zealand, from 8.7% to 7.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Zephyr Restaurant in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 260 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Kaikōura Seafood BBQ in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 390 in September 2026.
How are Kaikōura Seafood BBQ’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kaikōura Seafood BBQ’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- kaikoura seafood bbq
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