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Balter Bar And Kitchen
92/100 (1088 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Pork
Cranberry
Steak
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Gnocchi
Pulled Lamb Burger
Pulled Pork Burger
Pork Bao Buns
Cheesecake
Salmon
Fresh Asparagus
Chefs Breakfast Plate
Flaming Cheese
Beef Short Ribs with Casava Chips and Chicken Strips
Flat White Coffee Reindeer Latte Art Thought It Was on Don Quixote on His Horse Roscinante
Pork & Prawn Ramen
Salmon
Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings
Liquor Latte
Short Rib Pork Ribs
The Promiscuous Plum Cocktail
Pork Belly Pieces
Tapas
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just fabulous and awesome venue. Definitely my waterhole next time I am in Carterton. Great staff, our waitress was absolutely awesome as we had her..."
Hui Cooper
"I can't get enough of the pork belly, highly recommend. I hàve tried other lovely dishes on thier menu but wow wow wow can't brag about it..."
Lisa O'Callaghan
"I'm not big on writing reviews but I had to come on to rate the excellent experience we had Valentine's Day. I've been many times to have great..."
Corrina Brown
"Balter is a great place for a tasty meal. Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere and the best service. A yummy menu selection including fab desserts..."
Cathy Jensen
"One of the best bars we've tried while traveling NZ. You get a warm welcome here & a great choice of seating. We loved the little touches in the..."
Tracy Stewart
"What a great place! A unique spot in the middle of Carterton. Delicious food, tasty beers, and magnificent music. But it is the boundless energy of..."
Stewart Pedley
"A great place for Mothers' Day Brunch - amazing food and great staff!!! I just had the most delicious Eggs Benny I have ever tasted! And the aioli..."
Anita Thomas
"Wow what a place. Welcomed with open arms by Kylie and Simon, and well looked after by the staff. We were a table of 16 and they coped with us..."
Ngaire Kearney
"Perfect place for Carterton, great vibe, decor, tapas, beers, ciders, coffee and service! Have had a sunny afternoon in the garden bar with live..."
Sam Buck
"Popped into Balter to check it out, ended up staying for dinner! A great selection of beers, some on tap and many by the bottle. We shared a few..."
Mark Reading
"Great new place for Carterton and the Wairarapa. Wide selection of craft beers and some nice wines, excellent small plates and desserts (and brunch..."
Iain Matheson
"Great food and amazing service. The best salt and pepper squid you will ever have. This is city quality food, a real asset to the..."
Craig Lawrence
"Fantastic place , excellent environment and wonderful wait staff. The food was fantastic and matched beautifully with wine . 10/10 guys , keep up..."
Jonathan Pearce
"Went last night for our first time. Was amazing atmosphere. It was extremely busy and staff & chief worked well under the pressure smiling staying..."
Karen Pinfold
"Amazing!!!! Just love everything about this place! The kids loved it and I really could enjoy my food with the kids entertained with their colouring..."
Alana Galvin
"Bloody awesome!! Bringing life love and vigour with fantastic food wine beer and atmosphere to Carterton... well done guys... 5..."
Steph Fry
"Was in Carterton area for a week and a half and was compelled to visit this amazing place on more than one occasion The smoked meats made it an..."
Randeep Singh
"We had this place hired for our small wedding dinner. The staff were exceptional and made every attempt to get things right. They were prompt, and..."
Mathew Allen
"Stunning food, excellent staff. A real gem amongst the regular restaurants you find in the region. The team at Balter are making food you will not..."
Nirmal Grewal
"I'm sitting in front of Balter's comfortable fireplace while I write this. It's easy to drive past Balter if you don't know it's here because it has..."
Andy Cawston
"Absolutely delicious and extremely enjoyable experience at Balter Kitchen. A lucky find when passing through Carterton, excellent service, friendly..."
Nikki Jean
"Under new ownership, def going back for date night. The gin cocktails were strong and interesting choices to pick from. Food and drink menu looks..."
Cellie
"We had so much fun. The new BBQ menu was amazing - we shared short and pork ribs and they tasted amazing, going really well with the pickles and..."
Adrian MacGregor
"Enjoyed a great Fathers Day breakfast here last weekend. So tasty, fresh & different to other breakfasts in the area. Yummy coffee & friendly..."
M S
"My partner & I, thoroughly enjoyed our delicious meal and drinks on our anniversary on our holiday away from work..."
Joanna Paul
"2 groups of tipsy woman so very noisy but otherwise very nice. Wagu meat pattie on the burger was enjoyed by my wife and the lamb shank was very..."
Michael E
"Went out of there way to accommodate us with the menu. Let us choose off the dinner menu it was no trouble and this was Sunday afternoon... our..."
Carla Hitchens
"What a find! Absolutely stoked that a business like Balter Bar & Kitchen can be found in small town NZ. The service is second to none but the food,..."
Sally Crown
"Beautifully greeted upon entry. Fantastic decor. Our meal was delicious! Had a wickedly delightful Chai Latte. Food was quick considering there was a..."
Abigail Robertson Kirk Davis
"Amazing food, good drinks selection, attentive staff, good vegeterian options, sunny courtyard and play space for kids. Will make a point of stopping..."
Susie Campgirl
"Beautiful food! I had the salmon bruschetta and partner had the smoked beef brisket eggs Benedict. We both thought it was the best meal we have..."
Kate Hall
"Outstanding new bar in Carterton. Grown-up, suave, elegant & beautifully decorated and kitted out. The garden/outside area looks fun. Extensive craft..."
Jonathan Routledge
"Nice big space, when we arrived it was empty but got almost full before we left, the caramel latte I ordered wasn't too sweet, which I totally loved...."
Silvia Sheppard
"The fenugreek curry leaf flavoured roasted potatoes are inspired. I'm definitely going to make these at home. The maple French toast was the best..."
Richard Mayston
Cafe Istanbul Carterton
88/100 (217 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Kabobs
Sit down
Mediterranean
Turkish
Middle Eastern
Seating
Cash Only
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"What an amazing place! Super cute set up, amazing food and service. Owner and main person/manager incharge checked up on us and asked if the food was..."
Yibeth Morales Ayala
"Nice spot for lunch and dinner. Friendly and attentive staff, nice menu, good cabinet food, fast service, relaxed atmosphere- basically all the..."
Nirmal Grewal
"Divine food! What more needs saying. The mixed platter entrée was tasty and filling. The sigąr borêk were piping hot, crispy, and so very tasty...."
Brett Agnew
"New owners are definitely doing something right, this place was fantastic, such friendly staff. Food was great, good flavours that mix well. Will..."
Leigh Cook (TanKKnaT)
"Dinner was absolutely divine - the service was amazing. The ambiance is very homely, waitresses are incredibly friendly. The food was top tier, fresh..."
Amelie Bremford-Lemaire
"What a beautiful restaurant and meal. Great food good portions. Wonderful attentive staffs. Meals cooked to perfect preferences. We will be your..."
Lashanthi Jayasuriya
"Great vegan and gluten free options and generous serving sizes! Love this place so much, very delicious food and nice presentation. Would recommend..."
Ayla
"Absolutely delicious food! The mini iskender is definitely big enough for a full one person serving. Lovely customer service too..."
Eva
"Great food and service. Friendly staff. Did I mention great food..."
rich fleming
"Went here for my 60th Birthday. Have been before but new owners have taken over. Found that it hasn't changed that meals are still amazing especially..."
Matthew Hunt
Kainga Eatery
87/100 (167 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
New Zealand
Seafood
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Rueben Sandwich
Eggs Benedict
Mint Slice
Posh Porridge
Ceasar salad
Pork N Prawn Salad
Benedict - Bacon
Bacon Sandwich and Chips
Dukkha Spiced Polenta Chips
Kāinga Breakfast Close Up
New Zealand
Café
Seafood
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Definitely our new favorite breakie spot, great atmosphere, clean & delicious! Service was a little slow but the Kai & coffee was well worth the..."
Lisa-Marie Fitzgerald
"A lovely addition to Carterton. Bright open space, with a fair few tables outside and under cover, with a decent selection of cabinet and menu..."
Nirmal Grewal
"Late lunch usually have to be satisfied, not here top food top service beautiful..."
Maringi Brown-Sadlier
"Absolutely loved our Kai. Polenta chip with dukkah on point. Kainga breakfast was beautiful and the beans were bangin! Eggs bene was delish however..."
Mel B
"The presentation and quality of food and coffee is superb. We live in a nearby town and Kainga has very quickly become our "local." It is priced very..."
Oldus Grumpus
"2nd Visit in last few weeks had the mushrooms with blue cheese last vist yum and today salmon Benedict fab eating with home made hollandaise, coffee..."
Carla Hitchens
"Shelley [the owner] has built an impressive eaterie and experience. The coffee is exceptional... baristas are consistently on point. Food is..."
Jay Kerehi
"Food is very good, eggs where slightly under done but was fix quickly. Staff are friendly and inviting, coffee on the day was..."
Jarrod Ward
"We stopped off a couple times over the weekend. The first was opportunistic coffee, the second was digging into the breakfast menu. Service was..."
Greg Bodnar
"Ordered the open omelette with salmon add on to the most exquisite dish I’ve had in ever! The chefs and food preparation phenomenal. Will be back..."
Sarah Morley
Indian Taj
83/100 (1369 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Masala Papad
Onion Salad
Manchurian Dry
Lamb
Indian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Really outstanding curry. We had a saag, a bhuna and a madras. All excellent. Very generous portions. I’d go there again. Would definitely..."
Hannah
"Excellent service and food, the mango chicken is suberb and appreciate the free nuts and poppadoms. Would certainly visit again, reccomend to..."
Jasonbr67
"Ordered a delivery last night.  Great service and never received delivered food so hot, what a bonus. Very friendly delivery guys and the food was..."
Fiona Breen
"One of the best simple food and affordable price. If you in the heart of Wairarapa be sure to stop by. Amazing, kind, friendly staff...."
Leila Khan
"Absolutely fantastic Indian food and excellent value for money.  Nothing fancy, just darn good food and helpful staff.  You cannot go wrong!  One..."
Food Mm
"Very  friendly  people  and  i  think  that  it  is  the  best  restaurant  in  the  wairarapa.  The  service  was  best.  The..."
Boss Of All
"i have went to indian taj restaurant in carterton . friendly people in the restaurant. all the taste are from indian.i had butter chicken and..."
Muhammed
"I'm surprised this place only has 1 review - it is hands down the BEST Indian food my partner and I have ever tasted!!! .. And we love our Indian!..."
NoodleHair 1
"The best Indian food I've had in a very long time!!! Excellent service, very friendly and polite. Will definitely be going back!!! Recently relocated..."
Natasha Houkamau
"Consistently good food and friendly staff. I like how you can order online so you can see the whole menu before ordering and prices. If you are..."
L P
"Delicious Food, we went there after Greytown Mid-Winter Christmas Festival. Food quality and flavors were mind blowing. We will be visiting again ..."
avi sodhi
"Absolutely excellent curry! Flavor profile was sublime, onion baji and pakora were excellent, lamb saag and matter paneer were one of the best I've..."
Ross Wilkinson
"Absolutely beautiful food, I ordered through delivery and it was just perfect. My go to is a mushroom masala and it’s one of those dishes you think..."
Danielle746
"We had some guests stating over for the weekend and decided we would like an Indian take away meal for dinner. I have had take aways from the Indian..."
Barry Morris
"This was the best Butter Chicken I had in New Zealand!! Friendly staff, great service 👍 🙏 I'll be..."
Andre Maritz
"Indian Taj is living upto its name- delicious, mouth watering food, a pleasant environment and great customer service from the wait staff and the..."
Muni Narayan
"Excellent friendly team and creamy meals. Very quick service and always pleasant to come in and wait! Would highly..."
Pippa Gold
"I love that this has some of the only Indo-Chinese food around. They do a wonderful job of making it and it's absolutely delicious. For me, their..."
Rhiannon Mackenzie
"Very welcoming 🙏 and fast service. Yummy food. Friendly approach by the..."
Nanita Goundar
"Really enjoyed the food here, nice mango lassi too, chicken 65 was really..."
Blah Blah
"This is hands-down my favorite restaurant of all time, the greatest butter chicken you will ever devour, thank you to syed and staff for being very..."
Faith_xErupt NZ
"Delicious food and friendly service. Have enjoyed several takeaway meals and the prices are very..."
A Ngawigian
"Food was great, the staff was very friendly and they had no trouble dealing with a nut allergy in the group. Definitely will return..."
Iain Stewart
"Such great food. Fresh and delicious. Lovely chai tea and lovely service. Thank you Indian Taj. We love your..."
Penelope Taylor
"Delicious food and super fast delivery! We were expecting our order at 6.25pm and they arrived at 6.... Butter chicken was delicious, just note that..."
Debbie Paardekooper
Cafe Istanbul Carterton
82/100 (233 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Cafe
Turkish
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Burger and Fries with Cheese
Banana Milkshake
Children's Chicken Shish
Loaded Wedges
Chicken and chips
Mix Platter for 2
Meat and chips
Deluxe Chicken Burger
Falafel Iskender
Mediterranean
Turkish
Middle Eastern
Café
Seating
Cash Only
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"What an amazing place! Super cute set up, amazing food and service. Owner and main person/manager incharge checked up on us and asked if the food was..."
Yibeth Morales Ayala
"Nice spot for lunch and dinner. Friendly and attentive staff, nice menu, good cabinet food, fast service, relaxed atmosphere- basically all the..."
Nirmal Grewal
"Divine food! What more needs saying. The mixed platter entrée was tasty and filling. The sigąr borêk were piping hot, crispy, and so very tasty...."
Brett Agnew
"New owners are definitely doing something right, this place was fantastic, such friendly staff. Food was great, good flavours that mix well. Will..."
Leigh Cook (TanKKnaT)
"Dinner was absolutely divine - the service was amazing. The ambiance is very homely, waitresses are incredibly friendly. The food was top tier, fresh..."
Amelie Bremford-Lemaire
"What a beautiful restaurant and meal. Great food good portions. Wonderful attentive staffs. Meals cooked to perfect preferences. We will be your..."
Lashanthi Jayasuriya
"Great vegan and gluten free options and generous serving sizes! Love this place so much, very delicious food and nice presentation. Would recommend..."
Ayla
"Absolutely delicious food! The mini iskender is definitely big enough for a full one person serving. Lovely customer service too..."
Eva
"Great food and service. Friendly staff. Did I mention great food..."
rich fleming
"Went here for my 60th Birthday. Have been before but new owners have taken over. Found that it hasn't changed that meals are still amazing especially..."
Matthew Hunt
Marigold
81/100 (103 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Thai
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
"Food is amazing, fresh, tasty, top quality. Just be prepared for a long wait for it 😋 best idea order in advance for less waiting time & enjoy the..."
Sharon Callahan
"ordered a take away, food was really good quality, decent size portions and a great price. review has to be 140 characters so need to keep..."
Rick Bryant
"Based on feedback from B and B guests who stay in our accommodation, this restaurant is doing a great job of providing delicious meals and they’re..."
Alison Shearer
"This restaurant is very authentic and has become my favourite place to eat out and take visitors. The surroundings are simple .. just tables and..."
Jean Fleming
"The best food and service at a great price... love this..."
Samantha Fitzgerald
"To be honest my expectations weren't high, but the food was excellent. Heaps of fresh veg and authentic flavours - really..."
Aaron Smith
"The food was really good. We got a takeaway. It was painfully slow though, we waited 40 minutes and they'd told me..."
Jeremy Wells
"Great food.. fantastic service.. ..."
Jas Whyt
"Great food lovely service would..."
Aaron Matthews
"Friendly service and delicious food, will definitely be back, we ordered the pad Thai, chicken cashew with coconut sauce and the pork stir fry with..."
Errol Cameron
"Great food, waiting staff were great. Only let down is the over the top corkage..."
Ian Wride
"Wonderful food..the flavours were totally awesome ..would recommend this..."
jan BAXTER
"Awesome food,dine in or takeaway,they get very busy so please be..."
Craig Watkins
"Lovely food. Nice wait..."
James Smith
"Lovely well priced meal.Nice atmosphere. Friendly..."
Stephen Ruscoe
"Delicious food. Great..."
Joanna McVeagh
"Pleasing enough place to eat at, it seemed as if it was a fairly new..."
David Pearce
"Often eaten in but this was the first time getting take away- tasted just as good as dining..."
Green Apple
"Had a great lunch with friendly unobtrusive service. Highly..."
bannatyne@gmail.com Aiobhean1
"Very nice.reasonably busy but quite fast. Enjoyed my pad thaI.will go again..."
Richard Heald
The Buckhorn
79/100 (512 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
chicken burrito
Cheesecake Slice
Death by Chocolate
Pepper Steak
Chicken Supreme
Surf N Turf
Open Steak Sandwich
Steak with Mushrooms
Fish & Chips
Made from Scratch Garlic and Cheese Bread
Surf and Turf
Tarakahi Fish Fillets in Wine Sauce Hollandaise
Garlic Loaf
Scallops an Blackpudding
Pan Fried Fish and Chips
GF Burger and Fries
Buckhorn Bull Burger
Latte
pork chops
Lambs fry
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Steakhouse
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Reasonable prices for the food that is served and very filling. The waiters are really nice and great service. Would definantly reccomend if you like..."
Kasa Jaeger
"BEST RESTAURANT EVER!!! - jackson..........................................................................................Food is amazing..."
Jackson Kennedy
"We've been wanting to try this place for a while now but have never been in Carterton around dinner time. Tonight we had to go & collect a Trade Me..."
Julia Mc
"Sat in the room next to the outdoor garden... I booked the table with family members for my birthday dinner... I have to say the food was stunning,..."
Amanda
"Sat in the room next to the outdoor garden. If weather was better would've preferred to sit out there.Service was ok, the owner was very..."
Boborange23
"Food was good and value for money. Great service though had to ask for water for the table - necessary when drinking wine. Would've been nice if the..."
Julie Wagstaff
"Wonderful warm welcome as we arrived, the staff were very attentive and looked after us well 👍 The pan fried fish was delicious as was the chicken..."
Chris Barrow
"This place was recommended to us from The Matador Motel in Carterton. From the moment we entered through the door the service was impeccable. We..."
Harini max
"Great place. Set up as a cowboy and American Indian style restaurant. Very comfortable and excellent service. Wait staff very..."
Donna George
"service was great food was very nice would definitely do it..."
Marie Ireland
"A cow boy themed bar and grill with cheap healthy and tasty food. The service is good as is the beer and warm open fire with snow on the surrounding..."
Graeme Wooller
"Love the pub grub! Excellent all around food experience. Reasonable prices for a decent size serve and high food standard. Friendly atmosphere. Can..."
Mosquito Gully Urban Homestead
"Awesome pub and atmosphere. Shame the kitchen was closed last Sunday arvo but I guess it can't stay open all day and night. We will remember to get..."
Martyn Long Goodmans
"Friendly staff. Great wood fire on a chilly day. Good Guinness and a great curry. Will definitely..."
Colin Marshall
"Fantastic value for money. pasta and the Death by Chocolate dessert is a must..."
Kim Gabites
"Good food . Recommend scallops an black pudding combo . Good western theme surroundings . Easy..."
Gary Nicholls
"Great bar and awesome service with a lovely atmosphere fire going so toasty warm on a cold wairarapa..."
Mel D
"We had seafood platter really..."
Andrea Atherton
"I like this place. It is very cowboy decor. Food price, quantity, and staff are all friendly. I had fish of the day: two big pieces of pan fried..."
Rita Wei
"Booked for wedding anniversary meal. Had been before but this time the service was excellent and friendly, the meal & dessert reasonably priced &..."
Kevin & Diane Childs
"Great food had rib steak and..."
Neil Lorimer
"The food was amazing. Scallops with black pudding, salt and pepper squid and death by chocolate all generous portions and so scummy. Highly recommend..."
Lizzy Hall
"Can’t say enough nice things about this place. Staff are top tier. Friendly, attentive, just really good all rounders. Food is exactly what..."
Nirmal Grewal
Gladstone Country Inn
76/100 (245 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Gastropub
New Zealand
Pub
Bar
Gastropub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Pie and chips
Banger & Mash
Angus Open Steak Sandwich
Mushrooms on toast
Scottie Chardonnay
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Burger
Lamb
Fish
Fish & chips
Pork
Pizza
Smoked Salmon Salad
Pork Belly
Chips and Burger
Loaded fries
Salad
Slow Cooked Beef Pie
Seafood salad
Scallops
Fish and Chips Lunch
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
New Zealand
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Parking Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great country pubThis is a lovely pub with a outdoor deck with views of the river. It serves good gastro pub style meals and there is something..."
Suzie Lee
"Thank heavens! After a wee detour, the Gladdie is back to being a great pub and place to eat.  Good food, good service and a friendly atmosphere. ..."
AGB
"Rang and inquired about the "Pensioner Specials" advertised in a local midweek paper.Confirmed they were available and which days. Rang a couple of..."
Colin Sandford
"What a gem. Cruising the wine region on a lazy Friday we stumbled across this little pub with no great expectation. There was one other group there..."
Spanner
"The Gladstone is really a package deal that can't simply be reviewed on the basis of one particular aspect. You need to combine atmosphere, food,..."
Duncan Galletly
"Great food! Probably the best place to dine in Carterton. Nothing too flashy or pricey and a nice relaxed..."
Winnie