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Portofino
87/100 (1867 ratings)
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Fish
Salmon
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Cannelloni
Scallops
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Bruschette
Mussels
Pesto
Calamares
Sit down
European
Italian
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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"I came here by myself and looked through their $20 lunch menu, and ended up ordering the tortellini. It was very good, but nothing spectacular. The..."
CĆ©line Kao
"We order spaghetti alla vongole and spaghetti alla carbonara, friendly services..."
Xilei Liu
"Am always satisfied with the food I order every time I go there! If you want perfect Italian food, Portofino is the way to go. Also, staff are always..."
FroyošŸ¦
"Ordered the pollo pizza. was excellent. fresh ingredients. taste, texture and smell all was near perfect - served in a reasonable time...friendly and..."
Shamim.ramputh
"Lovely authentic Italian cuisine! They're much better than their neighbour Italian venue- the pasta was delicious and the pizza was exactly like the..."
Jayde Petaera
"We dined here to celebrate a special occasion. Great ambiance, child-friendly, staff were friendly and helpful with some menu inquiries, although we..."
888bing888
"The customer service here was great. The waiter was kind and with the chefs help, catered to our needs. The oysters were average and small but that's..."
Aimee.
"Went to portofino with a group of 10 people and the whole experience was absolutely amazing! the service was great, such friendly staff. the food was..."
Jasmine Muhlmann
"Really nice meals the anti pasto platter is amazing. The spaghetti was nice and the chicken cannelloni is great. Highly recommend. The service was..."
Andrew Kirk
"Great food, decent ambience.. it could have been more quieter I think... Great place for a romantic dinner with your Bae... food portions were quite..."
Mahek Pratik Gandhi
"Great service, good prices but poor pizza. I wish I could have liked it but the base was so chewy I regret purchasing. The waiter was lovely..."
Ash McGregor
"Visited just once but will definitely return! Lovely food, great ambiance & attentive waiter. The spirits selection was extensive & the meals well..."
Ashley Knight
"Really good one.Strongly recommend.I study cookery in Wintec, this restaurant has hot food hot plates and it's really clean. Actually there..."
Caesar
"We came here late afternoon for a bite before heading back to Auckland... The service was great but we were the only ones here... Started with garlic..."
Donna&Shane
"Having had both takeaway and dine in from this restaurant it's a definite favourite.The meals are delicious (could be bigger for the Mr who..."
Ange Robinson
"The service here was great. The meal was even better. The portion size was generous and the taste is just amazing. I would definitely like to go back..."
Gbuzz
"We celebrated my birthday and it was fantastic! The staff and food were excellent. The atmosphere was good. My sister brought a cake and my family..."
Jane ŠŸŃ‹Š¶ŃŒŃŠ½Š¾Š²Š°
"Portofino is one of those memorable restaurants for putting a smile on customerā€™s faces. The staff are friendly, approachable and able to advise on..."
Andrew Stedall
"My wife and I were out on a date night on Friday and I decided to surprise her with some Italian cuisine, our reservation was for 8:30pm but we were..."
Lui Els
"Stunning meal! Nothing to fault. Not 5 star only because there is always something to improve on. Forgot I was back in NZ and happily left a 10% ..."
John Sabini
"Food is absolutely amazing. Great fan of Portofino New Plymouth so as soon as we heard Hamilton was getting Portofino we knew we were going. Again,..."
Jhonny Matiu
"A group of 8 booked in for a ladies lunch at the new Portofino here in Hamilton which is affiliated with the Akld Portofino restaurant group. ..."
Frankie
"The most filling meal I ever had. The portions are big and delicious...."
Sneha
"We dinned in an outdoor booth which was fun and comfortable. Really enjoyed our yummy meals! Pasta was so delicious, mussels were great! Desserts..."
Taluz 10
"I highly recommend the risotto in here, but im just not a fan of the seafood spaghetti. Tiramisu is the best! You have to try it when you come..."
Lily Linh
"Nice atmosphere! Extremely busy on a Saturday night. Took about 10-15mins for the server to come take orders but thatā€™s algood. Pasta portions are..."
Sheela
"Probably the best Portofino Iā€™ve had, the one in CBD of Auckland made me feel sick but this was perfect. Highly recommend this one, especially the..."
Ghost
"The Toblerone cocktail and cheesecake together are outstanding. Will absolutely be coming..."
Timothy Price
"Enjoyed a really nice meal, both my partner and I had the gluten free pasta and you honestly could not tell anything was different. The limoncello..."
Anja Hajdarevic
"Absolute calming environment. Lovely..."
Mussarat Azam
"My friend and I were walking through town with our doggos. We were looking for somewhere to eat on a cool winter evening and decided pasta was a good..."
Lynne Crowter
"Very good experience. The staff were so friendly, polite and helpful! The entrees were delicious! Spaghetti, gnocchi and lasagna were awesome! The..."
Karen
"Our waitress was amazing, all the staff were friendly and easy going. All of our Food was AMAZING! (gluten free friendly too!) Cocktails were..."
Stephanie Cornes
"My partner and I had an awesome time at Portofino. The staff were very helpful and polite. The night was quite busy but we didn't wait long before we..."
Reah
"Their service & food was absolutely fantastic!! The pasta was soo good and also tbeir..."
Nashi Dasgupta
"Beautiful food, lovely service and atmosphere Thank you so much for our wonderful experience! Will definitely be..."
Rob legand
"Exceptional! THE best evening meal we've had in NZ. The garlic bread is to die for šŸ‘. Great selection of wines. Staff are very..."
Lita L
"Came here for dinner for two. Had a couple of drinks and antipasto to start. Selection of meats, vegetables olives and cheese, was nice but felt was..."
Stuart C
"From the start me and my friend was welcome in, got our seat, service was quick and easy, the girls are absolutely lovely and make you feel welcome....."
Callum James
"A lovely quiet atmosphere. Efficient, prompt, attentive and helpful staff. Loved the grilled chicken parmagiana served with veges. So often it is..."
Christina ā€œChrisā€
Chim-choo-ree
86/100 (1525 ratings)
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New Zealand
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Rice pudding
Tuna
Beef Cheeks
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Ribs
Pesto
Prawns
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Beef
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Toasts
Tortelli
Confit
Pasta
Tortellini
Salad
Tortelloni
Scallops
Tataki
Duck
Crawfish
Oyster
Catfish
Risotto
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
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After-hours
Fine Dining
"Was in Hamilton for work so came here on my own. The wait staff were really friendly the atmosphere was really nice. I had the eye fillet steak with..."
#fatlyfe
"After nagging my bf for dinner here for almost 6 months, we Finally came here for dinner for celebration. This place did not disappoint us...."
Alice Ma
"We came here for a celebratory dinner while in town based on the recommendations of several people. We were 8 people but had booked ahead so they had..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"went for impromptu drinkies and food last Friday night...bar snacks or tapas were yum we had the rice paper rolls with yummy dipping sauces and the..."
Bernice Tidswell
"We enjoyed an exceptional dining experience here with friends from overseas. Everything ticked the boxes - food, wine selection, service! Loved the..."
Lil Ruffell
"Nice place to go for a dinner date. Standard European food...."
Liling Cheah
"Best fish dish I have eaten in years - probably ever and the staff were all attentive,helpful and happy to go out of their way just as they were in..."
Maree Glass
"This was our third visit in the last couple of months and each time it just gets better and better. The quality of the food is amazing and the..."
Mark
"I was very excited to hear when Chim Choo Ree moved from their small restaurant on Victoria Street to a larger building by the river on Bridge St. ..."
Alyson Eberle
"Dinner with a large group on 20th March 2014 (about 10 people). First time at the restaurant, but heard a lot about it.First impressions..."
Chris Beale
"A group of 7 of us had dinner here and all of us were very impressed with the friendly service and the food. The wait staff were helpful, attentive..."
Briandijones
"Very Happy with Chim Choo Ree... Great setting, Friendly staff and the food was exceptional.. Didnt take long to come out either. we will be..."
Jamie
"Love the food here, but am always annoyed at the lack of service with the drinks, always have to get attention to get DRINKS! surely this is where..."
Amy Hodgson
"Fabulous menu. Great service on each occasion we have..."
Nikki Steed
"I have only been here once and OH MY GOODNESS this place is amazing! The food is out of this world delicious, the staff are super cool and friendly...."
Georgie 38
"Have been here with my partner three or four times now and each time has been amazing. We both enjoy the food and atmosphere. Definitely recommend..."
Olivia
"We really enjoy dining at this restaurant as food quality is of a high standard, however we were disappointed with the service. We had booked a..."
Diane Mackinnon
"We are regular diners at Chim Choo Ree. We find the food to be consistently excellent. The staff are friendly and suitably attentive. The biggest..."
Stewart Hague
"One of the best place to eat in Hamilton.Food quality and the service are consistently high. I love the menu and the fact that many chefs..."
Glen Wallace
"With a 6pm booking thought things would be quiet but no really buzzing. Shared entree was fabulous with a dessert to die for. The main meal of duck..."
June Holt
"It was our 40th wedding anniversary this week. Our two daughters arranged and paid for us to have a suprise dinner at Chim Choo Ree to celebrate . We..."
Emma Wolfe
"Food was sensational! Cosy atmosphere. Unfortunately found one of the female members of staff a tad on the rude side. Apart from that,..."
Fiona
"I have only been here once but the food was delicious! The portion sizes are very small, but as I was not very hungry at the time I couldn't..."
Alice
"absoulutely gorgeous, what more can i sayfood was a little pricy but all served on time and in the highest fashionI had the scallops which..."
Phillip Hath
"Been to Chim Choo Ree about 4 times in the last 6 months and can highly recommend it along with my wife, and many family members who have been many..."
Glen Wilkinson
"I ate here with my husband and another couple for dinner on a Friday night. They were packed, but this only added to the atmosphere. The service..."
Karen M
"Sitting back in the couch and still enjoying the flavours from Chim Choo Ree tonight.The kitchen is doing an amazing job. Good flavours,..."
Jenthe VC
"Truly exceptional! This is hands down the best little restaurant in NZ. The gorgeous ambience, excellent staff and outstanding food all make it my..."
Joanne Hair
"Without a doubt - the best place to eat in Hamilton, if not NZ! After coming from living in London, this restaurant/cafe easily stacks up against..."
Antonia
"Absolutely amazing. My husband and I have dined in exclusive restaurants around the globe and we loved every mouthful of the tasting menu we had..."
Sarah Bronte
"I would highly recommend this restaurant, the service and food is excellent. The menu is really interesting with some unusual flavour fusions, all..."
Ange
"I cannot speak more highly of Chim Choo Ree. I recommend it to whoever I can! The food is absolutely fantastic, with the ingredients in each dish..."
Chloe
"Imaginative menu that brings a great twist to some of my favourites. Especially the Tartare. It was so difficult to choose because so many menu items..."
OliveOilSupremacist
"My husband and I went Chim Choo Ree for my birthday dinner. The atmosphere, service, and foods were spot on. I strongly recommend this restaurant to..."
Julia Sanger
"My favourite restaurant in Hamilton! It was my friend's birthday and all of us had a great time here. The food was so nice and I highly recommend..."
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"Goodness me - what else can you say but WOW!! The flavours they created were incredible! A different taste every bite. And a 'Rice pudding' with..."
Jenna Russell
"5 stars without question - the food was devine, luck the plate good with each dish. Service was superb from excellent knowledgeable staff, including..."
Dean Everett
"As an huge foodie I very much enjoyed my dinner here. I am very picky with how the ambience of the restaurant is and good service is an absolute must..."
Mark Miler
"All round pretty yummy! We got the duck and lamb rack which were both very delicious, wish there was a little more on the plate but it was very nice...."
Brittany Brooks
"This is the best restaurant I have ever been to. Food is exceptional, in taste and presentation, atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. The staffs..."
Peter Albert
"We went to Chim Choo Ree for our 2y wedding anniversary. The waitresses were so lovely and went above and beyond to help. They made sure we had a..."
Sophia Nielsen
"Offering a fine dining experience of a fusion between European/Asian cuisine, Chim Choo Ree is one of Hamilton's must visit restaurants. I was able..."
Ann Song
"Dinner for two on a Saturday evening. Staff were generally very good. The restaurant decor is nice. We both had an entree and main. The main took..."
Chris Beale
"My colleagues all recommended here, and I went there for the first time last week with my family. Not to mention the quality of the food, the service..."
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"Through sickness had to can a booking but was very impressed by the way the staff handled the event. For a first timer stayed for a cocktail and was..."
David Rodger
"My friends and I had a great night. The food was exceptionally was good and the staffs were nice and kind. My favourite dish was duck breast which..."
Lisa
"Sensational food & service. I had a delicious Raspberry, lemon G & T. We shared the Scallops and prawn dishes to start. For mains i had the Venison &..."
Brooke Forde
"Incredible experience! Ambiance was charming, service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. The presentation of the food was top notch, and..."
Nico Bhula
Smith & Mckenzie Steak House
85/100 (2265 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
European
New Zealand
Steakhouse
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Drinks
pork ribs
Sticky Date Pudding
Mac n cheese
senior lunch
Chowder
t bone
Salad
Cheesecake
Cheeseburgers
Fish and Chips
Ribs
Market Oysters
Prawns
Burger
Duck Pappardelle
Polenta
Scotch Fillet
Smith's Signature Steak - Prime Rib
Cheesecakes
Shrimp
Coffee and KitKat Cheesecake
T-Bone Steak
Beef
Prime Rib 500g
Prime Rump
Steak on Fries
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Double Chocolate Brownie
Salad
Coromandel Mussels
Fish
Dark Chocolate Brownie
Risotto
Te Kanuka Valley Valley Eye Fillet with Raosted Potatoes and Blue Cheese Sauce
Pork
Chicken Sliders
Sit down
Steakhouse
European
New Zealand
Takeout
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Wine and Beer
Street Parking
Gift Cards Available
Live Music
Parking Available
Reservations
Sports bars
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Table Service
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Cool atmosphere and staff are super friendly. If you like steak then this place is deff for you! Steak is delicious and cooked perfectly. Also the..."
Chynal Ward
"Great service, meals and drinks came out very fast even when the place is chocka, 10/10 on the scotch fillet! Iā€™ll definitely be returning very..."
Rachel Herrick
"Captial D for Delicious. For a birthday celebration with 18 people it was perfect.The staff were welcoming which is always top on my..."
Stacey-Jae Robinson
"Superb! Serviceā€™s amazing! Food crĆØme de la crĆØme. Waiters so polite and patient. I love how they interact with diners. Recommended! Though could..."
FlyingFoodWanderer
"Had dinner here and the steak was AMAZING. I've definitely had better service though. We were left waiting with empty plates and drinks for long..."
Amber Stanbridge-Hughes
"Loooooved their food šŸ˜šŸ˜ Me and Partners Steak were cooked to perfection!! Hard to find a Restaurant that cooks steak to how I like it, it's..."
Neti Lynette
"This place is fantastic!!! Amazing service, beautiful food, lovely atmosphere and great value!! Definitely going here again!! My husband got the eye..."
Ashley Miller
"I have been this restaurant three times. This is the first restaurant I came after I had arrived New Zealand.The foods cannot say very well. But..."
Caesar
"I wouldn't normally submit a review based on dessert alone but everything here was so good I felt I had to say something!My friend and I..."
Anna Hinehou
"Niece's ReviewMy mac & cheese was amazing. It was very cheesy and creamy.I quite liked playing up in the children area. I drew some..."
FrenchToast
"Great food with great atmosphere, service was good, not amazing but good, I did however have great service from a male staff who does the bill at the..."
CHLOE DAISY
"The best steak in town. Went here with my flat mates and we all loved it. We will be definitely coming back. The steak was cooked to perfection for..."
Gbuzz
"Foods Great! Its a busy place so try get in early. I think its the better steak house than the rest in hamilton, customer service is good. :)..."
Sherriemirez
"great service,very nice steaks. You do pay a little more but well worth it.7 people there for a birthday and Ā all enjoyed the food,even a small..."
Charlie Pou
"The food is great! I would absolutely recommend the special Matariki dish, available only for a short time and is in the running for an award! Very..."
Hera RoyalWhaikawa
"The steaks are nice for sure. Maybe just a tad overpriced for the Hamilton market. Everything else is decent. Been here 3 times and the first 2 times..."
Khoa Le
"Very enjoyable dinner. Steak was cooked to perfection with a wide range of sides to select from. Great atmosphere, with friendly staff. Service was..."
Sam O'Reilly
"I've been to this place a few times. Always with the same friend that visits from Tauranga on the rare occasion. I've only ever been here for the..."
Paddle578
"Staff are nice and friendly and the environment is lovely. We ordered the Eye Fillet and Scotch Fillet that we both rated each 4/5 and 4/5..."
ExWaitress D
"This restaurant is the most beautiful place to eat food is excellant service is great go there often friendly staff worth the price The steak is..."
Debbie Cathro
"Our party of 5 had a very memorable night at the Chophouse. I couldnt fault the service or the food. We all left very happy with our night out and..."
Keith Hanna
"Great meal, well cooked steak. Awesome atmosphere, would definitely recommend going to check out this amazing..."
Simon Bayer
"29th March 2016Dinner for two. Staff excellent. Food very good. Worth a visit. Now 4.5 stars!!16th March 2014Visited as below..."
Chris Beale
"I had my 21st in the upstairs function room at Smith and McKenzie. They were so helpful and tried to cater to my every want and need. It was a great..."
Patsy Goodwin
"A-mazing! Staff were helpful and the meal was fantastic! Steak was cooked perfectly and had a great wine to match. Was worth paying a little bit more..."
Simon Bayer
"On Sunday had lunch at Smith & McKenzie, good food and good service. Restaurant was quite busy we were advised before we ordered there would be a..."
Shane Bradford
"BEST service in the Tron, by far! The team are smiley, happy, welcoming, attentive and make you feel like they actually like you being there! Other..."
Chris Ward
"only good things to say,i have been here more then once and keep going back for morei love the layout, love the food, and the friendly..."
Krystal Henderson
"One word "WOW" 1st time for us won't be the last!4 meals & 4 VERY happy customers! Shock horror as i always find fault!Heather the..."
NICOLE
"Stunning restaurant with an awesome open kitchen and an opportunity to see the chefs at work.Have visited on several occasions and am never..."
Nina
"I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here!I was trying to decide on what to order and the waiter suggested I taste the blue cheese sauce on the..."
Erin
"First time ever at this restaurant and I would certainly want to go back, atmosphere is rather different and quite nice, with a big open fireplace,..."
Carole
"Great family restaurant, good food at the slightly higher side of the market and 50x better than the old Cobb & Co that used to be..."
Ian
"Smith and Mckenzie hosted a private function for me which included sixty guests, this was sorted in one meeting and the result was a very successful..."
Paul Duff
"Amazing customer service, great atmosphere and excellent food! - .......a..."
Loslolos
"This restaurant was recommended to us so we thought we would go to the movies and dine afterwards. We tried to book a table but were told they do not..."
Nick Barrington
"Good food and service - definitely will be back..."
Julian Nanayakkara
"One of the best T-bone steaks I have ever had, with a delicious sauce and side. Highly recommended for steak..."
Airw0lf
"Terrific food, excellent service, steak cooked just as ordered, good wine selection. We don't get there much because not often in that prt of town,..."
Josh Myers
"Absolutely to die for! Service was exceptional, with attentive, efficient and friendly service staff. The Steak was amazing (We had the Signature..."
Chanel Elizabeth Desai
"Great food with decent portions, well presented and quite tasty, meat was tender and juicy and dessert was sweet. The onion rings weren't as good as..."
Johnson T
"We were treated by friends. And what a treat it was. We started with a piping hot bread and frothy butter which was delicious. I had a 200g steak..."
Barbara Richardson
"Regularly visit Smith & McKenzie, my go to for a Friday night drink and dinner! Always have brilliant food, the staff are great and the whole place..."
Jack Wallis
"Absolutely the Best Steak in town! We went to Friday night Steak night and had the eye fillet with roast potatoes and prawns on the side, they were..."
Dee Cleaver
"I reserved a family of 19 for a grandsons birthday party, mostly children. The staff were wonderful and very helpful. The pricing was amazing for the..."
Tangi Marshall
"Prime rib and lamb are amazing! Atmosphere is very nice and cozy. One thing that was disappointed is that baby high chair had to be washed after..."
J J
"Food was extremely slow to come out which we anticipated, but then our mains turned up before our starters. When we queried where our starters were..."
Sonja Gardiner
"Had family birthday dinner here during the festive season - xmas. Food is decent. Wish there was red wine jus for steak sauce options...."
My enchanted world
"Atop quality place for a special occasion. The food was to die for, the staff very pleasant & helpful & we had a curtained of area for our party of..."
Sheryl McFarlane
"Writing on behalf of my family from overseas. They said the best T-bone steak, perfect amount of seasoning and very tender. Enjoyed all the food and..."
Carlene Taia
Foundation Bar Kitchen Lounge
84/100 (1685 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Lamb
Risotto
Bruschette
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Sandwiches
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Burger
Tapas
Ribs
Beef
Steak Sandwich
BLT
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Fish & chips
Sit down
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Television
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"love fettucine and pork ribs and friendly..."
Xilei Liu
"Genuinely friendly experience.Ā The team is very friendly, informative and I believe truly proud of what they serve. We were recommended the..."
Jan Willem Strijker
"Always enjoy going here! I had the pork belly bites which were quite filling for a starter. Delicious! I am looking forward to trying more meals..."
Hailz Stevens-Nordell
"Have been to Foundation numerous times. The platters are always nice, but never seem to have enough bread for all the toppings (which is a shame)...."
Amy-Rose Mudgway
"Called in for dinner last week. The thirteen year old had the calamari - which she did not enjoy. I had the fillet steak - which I very much..."
Lyn Coker
"This place is awesome for a lunch or dinner. It isn't in town and there is heaps of parking.The last time I went here was for a dinner catch up..."
KG
"A friend suggested I check this place out and in all honesty really enjoyed it. The place was busy and we didn't have a reservation so sat in the..."
Terrence Tafadzwa Tapera
"Went on a Saturday night and although it was very busy, food came out at a reasonable time after ordered.Service was extremely friendly and..."
Ashyra Duffin
"A great place to dine! The atmosphere is very relaxing yet lively with both a restaurant and bar side. I recommend booking in advance because it gets..."
Kiriana Eparaima-Hautapu
"Recommend, visiting NZ and wanted to take my mum out for lunch over the Easter holidays, hit the jackpot!!! The fish and chips were wonderful,..."
Paula Belinda Goto
"Consistently really good. Thai chicken salad is by far my favourite although the onion rings and pizzas are good too. Staff are always really..."
Kelsie Taylor
"went there for a birthday lunch today (9th jan) and had amazing service , friendly staff and really delicious meals had the seafood chowder and the..."
Rachael Kennedy
"Great food! We ordered the chicken, thought it was crispy but it wasn't, but that's ok it still tasted really good! Just needs extra sauce. Customer..."
Sonam Naidoo
"Came down this way on Father's Day and took him out for lunch to this restaurant. Having been here before and having a good experience that time..."
Bryan
"Stopped by for lunch and it looked the best option at the Te Awa restaurant area. The restaurant was quite large and has a really nice..."
Benedict Uy
"I have been here twice for lunch and dinner. For lunch, I had the pizza and dinner I had a pasta. Both were great portions and tasted delicious. This..."
Mandy C
"Dropped in for a quick dinner. Great service and food. The pizza's were delicious but to large. But the waitress offered to put the rest in a box..."
Peter
"We went to this joint on the spur of the moment and we're pleasantly surprised with a plate if the most yummy ribs. The staff were super nice and the..."
Ajax
"My friend and I had an enjoyable meal here. We ordered the parpadelle with bacon, a steak sandwich and onion rings and winter veges to share. The..."
Anna Hinehou
"Stopover for lunch yesterday on our way back to Auckland. Nice contemporary decor and outfit, Excellent customer service and love the fish and chips..."
Al Kumar
"I have eaten here a few times and the food has always been good. They do a really good pork belly but there was nothing spectacular about everything..."
Foodie Chronicles
"I had the steak sandwich, which was more like a burger. The bread was too much for a sandwich. I did enjoy my meal. The chips were delicious and..."
Gbuzz
"Foundation is the unicorn of bars, one of the rare few all-rounders with great food, great service, a variety of drinks, and good atmosphere. Weā€™ve..."
Kiwi Foodie
"Had a fish and chip lunch here a couple of weeks ago. Interesting way of serving it with the chips on the bottom bundled in newspaper. Plenty of..."
Craig Fraser
"We've visited Foundation several times both as a large group of workmates or family and as a couple. We have not been disappointed yet.. The service..."
Anita Priestley
"A good run of the mill pub and eating house. I had the fish and chips. It was a generous size portion, the fish batter was crunchy but the chips were..."
Jo Y
"Have been here a bunch of times and it's great! Decent menu options etc. Staff are friendly and you don't have to wait too long for your food. I find..."
Aimee R
"Greeted and seated right away, so that's a good start. A;though we were not offered water glasses, so was forced to empty the candle glass and drink..."
Katherine Holder
"one of the best places in the city to relax on a Friday night with..."
SARAH JONES
"Background information for our Reviews: My husband and I (late 30s with 3 young kids) are fortunate enough to have 2 sets of grandparents in town. We..."
Nicola
"My sister and I went out for dinner at Foundation Bar on a busy Friday night. We were greeted immediately and seated in a lovely booth. Our waitress..."
Rochelle Moore
"My first visit to Foundation Bar and I will be back! The cleanliness, atmosphere and music were great. The food fantastic and the service I have to..."
Jenny
"My partner and myself dined in a couple of nights ago, the food was amazing, I asked for my dish to be adjusted slightly, and the waiter accepted my..."
Jade Cooksey
"Fabulous service and food for a late lunch for 2 adults and 2 children. Kids meals were a great size and taste, main meals were divine!! We had no..."
Paula Middlemiss
"Overall a good experience, wonderful mains but needs work on some of the dessert options. Next time would do a first course & main and forget..."
Lyn Goodall
"Fantastic service and wonderful food. We visited for lunch and had the twice baked cheese souffle and the vegetarian pizza. Both were..."
Celeste Bowden
"We went to Foundation to kill time before a movie @ Hoyt's upstairs. It was reassembly busy but they were advertising 'No Surcharge" (it was labour..."
David N
"We enjoyed a really great dinner on Sunday evening, I went for the beautifully cook medium steak, it was fabulous, I would go again and the staff..."
Koka4G
"went here on friday for a business meeting brunch and ended up staying several hours. The food is divine, Staff are very friendly and helpful. loved..."
Jamie
"We always have a great night at Foundation, the food is good and there is a large variety, there is plenty of tables including indoor and outdoor..."
Kaylene
"good service top food will vist again..."
Shane Cunningham
"Great food and service....made for a lovely experience..."
Peta-Maree Parsonage
"Great service, great food. No long waits for your meals. Staff very friendly and attentive. My only gripe was that they didn't have decaff coffee so..."
Lianne Pierce
"We booked online when they couldn't find our booking they gave us free drinks so we where pleased the meal and service was 1st class, we would go..."
Tom Walters
"OMG went there over the weekend before a movie Service was great, meet at the door by a lovely young girl directed us to a table, fast..."
Paul
"Went there for lunch with friends and family , loved it. The staff were friendly and helpful. The place was quite full, yet we didn`t have to wait..."
Paul Kennedy
"Had a look at their menu yesterday. (A professional restaurateur) I liked the look and the staff's approach so we came back for lunch. Loved it!..."
L N B
"We had a great dining experience at Foundation last night. The wings on the tapas menu were (according to my husband) the best he'd eaten in a very..."
Aca W
"A friend and I went to Foundation for dinner last weekend. It was a great night. The service from our waiter Andrew was fantastic, as was the food...."
Kelly
"Hi I was impressed with the menu, the prices and the presentation of the food. I simply loved the pork sandwich. I've been there with mates about 6..."
Jenny McCormack
"Great place for a girls lunch. Food fantastic, parking easy, friendly staff. The caesar salad is to die for . The fish and chips in the wrapping..."
Carolyn
"I had a good time there. Food was good, very creative. Overall for food and venue I'd give 9/10. Complements to the..."
Adarshni
"Called in for a casual afternoon beer and snack. Paul, Toni and the crew were great to deal with. Wheat beer was fantastic and the fish n chips were..."
Richard Heapy
"Congratulations Have visited the Foundation Bar twice since opening. Found the staff very friendly and helpfull.The "Mother of all Burgers"..."
Brian Ferguson
"Went to Foundation Kitchen/Bar for the first time last night 25/8/2011 to check it out!Great Service among all things. Place was rather busy,..."
Sarah Marie
"Booked a table for Friday night, got seated by friendly staff but then waited and waited for the waitress to come see us, after about 15-20 Min's we..."
Miriam Penniall
"I was visiting my brother the other day and both families decided to do some shopping at The Base... found the Foundation Bar and absolutely loved..."
Tim
"Newly opened so we thought we try. Very nice comfortable and spacious restaurant. Nice to be able to order lunch at 11am, I'm not a brunch fan. ..."
Janine Curran
"Have only had the pub food, never tried the mains here, so don't know about them. Casual dining has been good. The burger is huge and delicious,..."
Josh Myers
"Amazing food! The serving is more than what we can eat but still manage to finish it though. We went there during lunch time and ordered Pork Ribs,..."
Jepoy
"I had a beautiful salad with chicken which has always been consistently good and i enjoyed once again today. Was missing the red onion from it..."
Carmen Drabble
"Enjoyed our lunch was a steady flow of customers, not to over crowded, Customer service was very efficient. The ability to order via tablet was quick..."
Heather Motu
"Amazing steak and chips! I haven't had such a nice chips like this in ages. Perfectly cooked steak. Well portioned. Even my daughter diving in her..."
Bowie Vu
"Decided to catch up with friends here for lunch, and it was a great choice of venue. Friendly service and great food, It was a rather busy..."
Dilys
"Food really good bacon on our burgers was a bit salty but edible place was very busy close to being booked out which made for a bit more voice noise..."
Matt McGhie
"Random choice to eat at Foundation in the Base, Hamilton. Best decision because the seafood chowder is delicious, but the bread is šŸ”„šŸ”„. Tandoori..."
Lulu Mokaraka
"Went as a group, couldn't get a booking over the phone so booked via website and pre ordered our meals. The Foundry burger was good. I have been..."
Collin C
"Breakfast pizza was so yum what a great idea, tea tasted good. The milk jug spills and tea cup bit small to hold onto handle. The roof started to..."
Maxamiss Lee
"Absolutely delicious food consistently, nice atmosphere and the most lovely staff. Definitely my favourite restaurant in Hamilton. Only rating it 4..."
Amber Belle
"Was an excellent experience. Great eggs bene done 2 different ways. Coffee was excellent..."
Quintin Austin
"Enjoyed lunch here with friends Food v good bar food at good price. Staff good but not sure about way they offer menu. Need to be tech..."
Shirley Dobbyn
"Went to celebrate my mums 50th birthday, all staff were amazing especially our waitress Meg, she was friendly and helpful. Made the day super easier..."
Harley Bourne
"I really love the food and service here. Even when it's packed, the service isn't too slow. They checked for Vaccine Passes but they didn't scan..."
Rana Motu
The Wayward Pigeon
80/100 (4057 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Bar
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Pub
Wine Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Pizza
Brew Pub
European
New Zealand
Brew Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Garlic Prawns with Some Type of Sauce
Beef Tacos
Salad
Lamb
Espresso Martini
Wings
Pesto
Mini Pavlova
Fish
Slow Cooked Pork Belly
Risotto
Pork
Halloumi Fries
Salmon
Burger
Steak
Beef Burger and Fries
Beer
Roasted Lamb Rump
Garlic bread
Cheeseburger and Fries with Cheese
New York Cheesecake
Fish and Chips with Salad
Ribs
pornstar martini
Chicken Wings
Fried Chicken Burger and Fries
Beef
Sticky Rice Bowl
Duck Fat Fries
Salmon Salad
G I Joe Pizza
Beef Cheeks
Pasta
Sit down
Wine Bar
Pizza
Brew Pub
European
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had the pleasure of coming to 2 for one pizza night. Amazing pizzas (our teenager scoffed 2 himself), great beer and super service from Shonny...."
Mark Bunting
"Possibly the best place I've been to in a long time. We went with a sports team, 15 people. Really impressed with the service, they even suggested we..."
Chelsea C
"I went out for dinner with my extended family tonight, the food was excellent and our server CHLOE was amazing, just a beautiful, polite, and helpful..."
Shana Beare
"We had a lovely dinner and was served by Georgia, she was a super hospitable and friendly! Food was pretty tasty although would have been nicer with..."
Lucy Wong
"The Wayward Pigeon, embraced by the entire Hamilton Wanderers community, stands out as a beacon of exceptional dining and camaraderie. This..."
Facundo Ramirez
"I really like this place. We had a good time last Thursday. This bar-restaurant is perfect for family dinner or birthday celebration. But better to..."
Zhanchao Shao
"Decided to eat a late lunch here today as it is a local favourite. Food was amazing (as per usual) and I expected nothing less, but the reason I have..."
Emma Richardson
"Went to The Wayward Pigeon for the first time, and was very pleased with the service. Our waiter Chloe was very professional and friendly, delivering..."
Logan Ferguson
"Recently celebrated my mother's birthday and this place did not disappoint. The staff were friendly and service was on point. A great range of..."
Lyn Meredith
"Its always lovely to go somewhere and know I'll be well looked after. Everyone is friendly, the music slaps, and the food is great and reasonably..."
Sarah Dent
"Weā€™ve had the pleasure of eating at The Wayward Pigeon twice now and have had an excellent experience both times. Friendly and courteous staff who..."
Roberta Johnston
"It was a busy night but the service was exceptional. Special shout out to Jenna (I hope that was her name) who was the best host, we appreciated her..."
Tiana Griffin
"Beers were pricey but we sat a table with a group doing the pub quiz. We helped them out but I must say a lot of the questions were really hard. Nice..."
John Afa
"What a lovely evening! My partner and I had our first date here a year ago today so came to celebrate our anniversary. We even got seated at our..."
Bex Thompson
"Service was great from ushered to the table to leaving. Water arrived almost immediately and our drinks order soon after. The food was delivered..."
Steve Gunn
"Had a lovely waitress kaelin on the bar side tonight very aware of the people dining on this side. Not once did we need to go to the bar to order..."
Lucy Knott
"Amazing service and atmosphere. First time ive eaten dinner here. The waitress Shonny was outstanding with her communication and professional..."
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The Helm
80/100 (3923 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Veg Risotto
Scallops
Lamb
Homemade Pie
Risotto
Pesto
Bacon Pancakes
Mussels
Fish
Eggs Benedict
Pork
Sirloin Steak
Burger
Pork Belly
Chicken Sandwich
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Cold Beer
Steak Sandwich
Ribs
Apple Crumble
Homemade Gourmet Pie of the Day
Curry
Garlic bread
Steak Egg Chips with Dips
Prawns
Champagne
Helm Pizza
Salade CĆ©sar Avec Saumon
Fish & chips
Beef
Lamb Rump
Eggs Benedict
Vegetarian Salad
Sirloin Steak
Local Beer
Pasta
Virgin Mojito
Salad
Sit down
Pub
European
New Zealand
Bar
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love this restaurant, the food is always delicious and the staff are always kind and accommodating, love this place itā€™s our regular. Always have a..."
Olivia Taylor
"Always have a great experience here, itā€™s our regular. The staff are lovely and are always kind and accommodating. The food is also amazing..."
Luciana Ferguson-Wilson
"Lovely staff, lovely food, lovely place for date night, catch up on the game, work do, family outings and kids parties. The helm do it best. 10/10..."
Anaka
"This is a great place for lunch. Many different seating options. Food is good. Basic pub food but cooked well. Staff are friendly and helpful...."
Debbie Levien
"Good night out,friendly staff and a good meal,the steak was cooked to perfection and the meals were delivered quickly despite being extremely..."
Brad Gordon
"We decided to look for somewhere in town with a nice outdoor area to enjoy the sun. So decided on the Helm. They were very busy with end of year wind..."
Peter W
"Had seen/passed the Helm many times decide to give it a go for lunch. Place was quite busy but we received fast and efficient service. The food we..."
Shane Bradford
"Sundays at the Helm rock! Their pizza deal is great.Kids welcome and so much preferable to take them here for a weekend treat than to a..."
Lola
"The Helm never stops to amaze me! Ive been their four times for dinner now and each time the food and service gets better!Their steaks are..."
Jeremy
"We had a family lunch at The Helm on Monday 27 Dec 2010, we made a booking for 11 but ended up with 14, with no hassles. Service was good, waiting..."
Luanne Butler
"This place really surpassed my expectations. Food was very well presented, tasty, and my vegetables were cooked to perfection. The waitress..."
Lisa H
"My siblings went one Saturday night as this was the newest restaurant in town since we all returned from living in Aussie. The atmosphere, food and..."
Rebeka Kutia
"My husband, daughter and I went visited this restaurant on Saturday at 5pm and I must say we got excellent service from the time we were seated till..."
Michelle
"The food is great, cooked and seasoned perfectly, scallops a little mushy.Atmosphere is great for a pub, very busy and loud on sundays but thats..."
Ana
"awesome setting, beers at perfect temperature, and the pizza's rocked, was there on a sunday so the price was right. friendly staff, great live..."
Nathan
"Customer service was excellent, staff were prompt & friendly. Interior decor is kool and toilet facilities are awesome, well appointed, great..."
Birdy
"What an amazing dinner we had at the Helm. The food and service and atmosphere was perfect. Eva was a fantastic waitress! My 10 yr old son loved his..."
K VD
"Went for cocktails under the canopy and 100% reccomend it. Great experience and fairly proced. We enjoyed out time and learnt something..."
Tia
"Sunday specials well worth it. Very accommodating to dietary requests. Chicken nibbles were..."
Stacey N
"Glad to be back at the Helm. Lovely sunny day. Opted for lunch on the enclosed verandah. The staff were friendly, the service was prompt and the..."
Scott San Quentin
"Good atmosphere. The dishes are a bit small, but delicious! For those who like a jug of beer and some snacks, this is a great..."
Karen
"BEST PLACE IN TOWN! Absolutely DELICIOUS food every time we come here, gluten free pizza better than I've had in Italy! Affordable drinks and..."
Ari McAlley
"The staff were amazing. Friendly, warm and inviting when we arrived. Service with a smile and very helpful. The food was delicious and on point...."
Junior Satiu
"Seafood was fresh! Everything was hot when served. Service was awesome!!! Will defs be back..."
Shy Matakz
"My lamb meal was delicious and the young man that took me to my seat and helped out was genuine, polite and helped me feel comfortable. There was..."
Linda Moran
"Awesome dealing with Ethan prior. Super organised, prompt and accommodating. Convenient location and fast service. Team and service was more than..."
Parentline Charitable Trust
"Fantastic food, fantastic service. Staff are friendly and helpful (it took me a sec to figure out the menu) without being overbearing. Will..."
Nicky Parker
"Nice layout, separated areas work well. Nice food. Friendly staff, but some more waitering training could be helpful. Overall nice..."
Lesley Hema
"Though tucked into a spot in a strip mall, youā€™d never know that you are stepping in to a cool sports bar/restaurant (works for families too) with..."
Brie Krend
"We had an amazing experience. Amazing food and service. One of the best dinners we had on our trip to New..."
Satvir Atwal
"Went here for lunch. Good beef burger, very good chips, and excellent wait staff. Ask for Wai, she's amazing. Good sense of humour and super..."
Clay Adam
"We had a great experience. Ordered the mix platter which was decent for 3 people. Good mix of meats, sauces. One of the best platters Iā€™ve..."
Semesi
"Delicious food!! The sauce on the mussels was divine. A bit expensive but still very yummy. It was quite loud when we were there for lunch so not a..."
First name Surname
"Lots of indoor and outdoor seating Fantastic space for groups and functions. Great service, delicious food and wicked atmosphere. Loved the live..."
Sharon W
"Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or someone seeking a memorable dining experience, the helm bar & kitchen is a must-visit. It's a testament to..."
David Luke
Scoff
78/100 (656 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Burger
Salad
Risotto
Lamb Shank with Mash and Peas to Go
Salmon
Apple and Date Pudding to Go
Lamb
Fast food
New Zealand
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Dinner
Mid-range
"Ordered from Skoff and had it delivered to our hotel room. Was so convenient and delivery was super quick! The food isnā€™t amazing but it is nice..."
Erana Williamson
"Such an amazing place, good takeaways for if you're wanting something that is like a home cooked meal or if you want something different to the..."
Wainui
"This is the only place that offers quality home cooked meals that are available to takeaway. However I would note they are rather overpriced but I..."
Liana Stockwell
"I had the pork spare ribs and the sticky all and date pudding. It was delicious! The mashed potato was so yum and creamy. Cannot fault it at all...."
Gbuzz
"We have been getting meals delivered over the last couple of years from Scoff @ Claudelands. We have tried most items on the menu even the kids meals..."
David Walter
"Awesome food, the kind of food one would expect to pay top dollar for in a restaurant but instead one gets to pay reasonable prices and eat with your..."
Foo Dee
"Been eating at scoff for years. Not tried everything on the menu(can't stand couscous) but my favourites are always great. Have tried a couple of..."
James Culpan
"Apart from needing more staff (our wait was quite long, even just to order), our experience of Scoff was great. My partner and I both had an..."
Kylie Sanders
"This is a 10/10 place. They have officially become my favorite restaurant. They do the BEST ribs hands down. I've only ever had one mistake out of..."
Stacey Wamsteker
"Great comfort food on a cold, wet evening. Picked up Lamb shanks with mash and peas and Apple and date pudding for dessert. Ready in 20 mins. Good..."
Vicki
"Only had delivery but it's been excellent. Veges, so hard to get in takeaway are awesome fresh and well cooked. Every dish so far has been brilliant...."
Simon Mottram
"Grand daughter was RiverRidge after having baby - we bought food to share with family and her partner - Everything was..."
Val Treanor
"Consistent in their food. Been ordering Uber eats from scoff for a year now and everything is always fresh and delicious.. Absolute winners! I love..."
Sapphire Smith
"Excellent food! I ordered the roast chicken with mash and vegetables plus the banana cake which was absolutely delicious! Generous portion size and..."
Kowhai Poroa
"I had the bacon fettuccine and a bread and butter pudding and was very impressed. The portion sizes were great and the pasta was well cooked with the..."
Alan West
"I ordered Large Chips, Crumbed Fish, Lamb Shanks, Pork Ribs and Chocolate Mousse. Food was excellent. It was ready in about 20 minutes despite the..."
Neomal Perera
"The lamb & peas & mashed potatoes was amazing & the bread pudding too. The creme brulee topping wasn't on top as normal it was in the brulee which..."
Emmeline Sunnex
"Wasn't disappointed, meals exactly as advertised, home made style with generous portions and very tasty. The chips were the crispest most delicious..."
Douglas Whitcombe
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