Solera vs Sugo:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Solera had more branded searches than Sugo among Tauranga destination restaurants in New Zealand. Solera had about 2,070 branded searches, while Sugo had 740. Solera made up 19.6% of all Tauranga destination restaurant searches we track, and Sugo accounted for 7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Tauranga destination restaurants, Solera appeared in all three answers and Sugo in two. Solera was mentioned before Sugo in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Solera, about 3 searches for every 1 for Sugo
Who does AI mention more?
Solera, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Solera, named ahead of Sugo in every answer
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Top Tauranga destination restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Solera appeared in all three answers. Sugo was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Solera was listed before Sugo in every answer.
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.
- Solera3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sugo2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Harbourside Waterfront Dining2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Fife Lane1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Harbourside Tauranga0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Clarence Bistro0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Tauranga, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Tauranga, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Tauranga, New Zealand for a meal out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tauranga restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tauranga 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.
Is Solera or Sugo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Solera and Sugo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Tauranga destination restaurants we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Solera, Sugo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Harbourside Tauranga | Fife Lane | Solera | Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge | Clarence Bistro | Sugo | Harbourside Waterfront Dining |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 31.7% | 21.5% | 18.3% | 9.6% | 12% | 6.8% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.6% | 22.2% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 12% | 6.4% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.4% | 24.8% | 24% | 8.1% | 9.4% | 6.4% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.6% | 24.7% | 20.7% | 10% | 10.9% | 6.9% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.7% | 21.8% | 18.9% | 11.1% | 13% | 6.5% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.2% | 25% | 18.9% | 9.5% | 12.9% | 7.4% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 28.3% | 23.6% | 16.6% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 7.5% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.7% | 27.3% | 16.4% | 9.6% | 12.7% | 7.2% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.3% | 24.2% | 17.7% | 10.2% | 12.7% | 9.9% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.8% | 26.9% | 15.6% | 9% | 11.1% | 10.5% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.6% | 22.9% | 17.8% | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 0.09% |
| Oct 2026 | 25.8% | 23.1% | 19.6% | 12.3% | 11.3% | 7% | 0.85% |
How has branded search for Solera and Sugo changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Solera was ahead of Sugo in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Solera’s share of searches among Tauranga destination restaurants in New Zealand moved from 18.3% to 19.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.5K to 2.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Sugo’s share of searches among Tauranga destination restaurants in New Zealand moved from 6.8% to 7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 920 to 740.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Tauranga destination restaurants in October 2026?
3 changes
In October 2026, Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge overtook Sugo and Clarence Bistro to rank 4th among Tauranga destination restaurants in New Zealand, with 12.3% of the searches.
In October 2026, Solera gained share of searches among Tauranga destination restaurants in New Zealand, from 17.8% to 19.6%.
In October 2026, Sugo lost share of searches among Tauranga destination restaurants in New Zealand, from 12.3% to 7%.
How are Solera’s and Sugo’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Solera’s and Sugo’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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