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7 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Bluestone Steakhouse
88/100 (967 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Chowder
Burger
Steak Tartare
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
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Pork
Duck
Calamari
Tuna
Calamares
"F 先生 非要借着七夕去吃好吃的~图1. Rib-eye 500 gm 图2. Smoked lamb belly and ash rubbed lion 图3. Hokey pokey..."
Xilei Liu
"It’s been ages since I’ve dined out in Hamilton CBD. Coming home and looking at all the new restaurants like the Bluestone Steakhouse after all..."
Medium_Rare
"Open for lunch now?! Should be all the time bit i can see why they dont with the current menu. Bluestone was great as it always is. Bit hot inside..."
Flippynz
"Lovely staff, great atmosphere and amazing steak! I would definitely recommend this place to everyone on special occasions because it was a bit too..."
Eugene Baek
"Excellent birthday fine dinning with my whanau we were welcomed by very friendly staff comfortably seated we were served with cool water and order..."
Amanda
"Went out for dinner with hubby tonight. Arrived at the restaurant & was instantly greeted with a smile from one of the waitresses. She was warm &..."
Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien
"By far my favourite restaurant, best atmosphere great customer service great deals when using goodie card, greatest steak and sauce of all..."
Melissa Bennett
"Very nice! Fairly pricey, but well worth it. Steak was beautiful, everything was clean, and service was good. Pretty, warm  and sophisticated..."
Abigail Marshall
"My partner and I went to Bluestone steakhouse last night. The service was outstanding, the food was amazing and couldn't have asked for more. Thank..."
Jo Sheldon
"Great service & amazing food! My first time ordering a steak at a restaurant & Bluestone didn't disappoint. Chicken paté was so smooth & creamy...."
Sarah Gillum
"Went here for my birthday last night, and it was the best meal I've had in ages! Everything was well cooked, full of flavour, and presented nicely...."
Amanda De Frias
"My wife and I have had the best steak from this place! Cooked to perfection and it was so juicy (medium rare). My wife ordered well done and it was..."
Mick Chewy
"Had an evening meal at bluestone. We had the eye fillet and sirloin with chips and salad and salted caramel ice cream and Creme brûlée for dessert...."
Stuart
"Have been eyeing Bluestone up for sometime now, finally decided to take the plunge. Upon arriving we were seated with our menus outside left to have..."
Liana Stockwell
"This is now my husbands favourite restaurant. I went twice in three days, both times the food was lovely, the service was great. Not a place for..."
Nikki
"On a drive back to Auckland, our family chanced upon this gem of a restaurant. Feeling hungry, we decided to check it out - and we have no..."
Priscilla Chew
"The best steak I ever had! Husband and I have been here 4 times now and we always come home really full and happy from both the service and the..."
Salted Karamel
"Had to check this place out as we heard it did some amazing steaks. Each steak comes with an option of a sauce and a potato side: duck fat..."
Tony Zhang
"A large group of us booked for a dinner. What a lovely night we had! Excellent, friendly service that was not over the top. They did not hover, but..."
Desarae Williams
"Came in here for dinner before I had to head back to Auckland, it was just after they opened so it was empty, but the place was neat and tidy, felt..."
SnobNom
"Awesome night out,beautiful atmosphere, staff were friendly and the food was cooked to perfection!Only thing wrong was that we had no room left..."
Brad Gordon
"The signature steak is to die for, just absolute perfection. The service is exemplary and the menu is tremendous even if you're preference is not..."
Tim Nesdale
"We did have to wait for 20 minutes to have drinks orders taken, (while we watch others being seated and orders taken) by then we were ready to order..."
Nxsta
"We had been looking for a place to eat for a New Year's Eve dinner, but with all our top picks closed we decided to eat here. Lucky we did! Our..."
Erica Warmington
"My wife and I went to Bluestone with family friends last night. We cover 30 years between us, so you can imagine differing tastes. Other..."
David LT Richards
"Possibly the best meal I have had all year. My girl friend and I had dinner on a Sunday night and we were treated as we entered and shown to our..."
Le Roy Hirama
"This is the best steak meal I have ever experienced. We all had a different steak and each one was perfect. The accompanied were well seasoned with..."
Fiona Platje
"Great food, well priced and definitely a place a man can get a steak. I have been to several steak places and walked out with the guys still hungry...."
Evelyn Bagnall
"Going to Bluestone Steakhouse place was something I never thought I'd do. The style of the food and nature of the decor in no way suits my..."
Paul Clark
"We really enjoyed our meal here, the food was delicious. The staff were all friendly, and made our time here delightful. Definitely the best..."
Shannon Claire Lopez
"Best steak in Hamilton. Excellent deserts so don't fill up on side dishes. If you (or who your with) don't like steak, I have tried the fish of the..."
Bart Dinger
"One of our top 3 places to go for date night. Steak tartare is excellent. Desserts are very decadent. Would recommend the deconstructed lemon..."
Centaine Moke
"The steak was awesomely charred on the outside and sweet and moist in the middle. 👍🏻 The service was ok, we waited for drinks longer than I..."
Paul Johns
"Carnivore heaven! They focus on meat, beef, chicken, some fish and lamb. Their speciality is steak. No pretentions about anything else. If you are..."
Gerard Claassens
"Really good meat quality! And I grew up on a meat farm so I do know about this. Hereford or Angus meat. Wich is two good meat breeds. Several side..."
Ellinor Lindh
"Never been disappointed. Love the option of steak tartare on the menu.the signature steak is unreal.very nice set up.super professional..."
tina Turcianska
"I'm only 14 and I went with my family but I will say the eye fillet was amazing. The desert were even better. The salted tiramisu is still coffee..."
Laura Dinger
"Had a lovely night put last week at Bluestone. The steaks were soooooo good. We ended it with a delicious and beautiful panna cotta. 100 percent..."
Catherine Pearson
"Great food at a reasonable price. Our steaks are very juicy and flavourful and the sides are delicious as..."
Chang Fong Chua
"Lovely staff, relaxing place to unwind and enjoy a absolutely tasty meal. So enjoyed dinner tonight..."
Law Kim
"I had the Sirloin steak with bluecheese sauce and baked potato and absolutely loved it! The ambiance was great, the staff were fantastic and awesome..."
Jo sar
"Traditional steak house. Nice tender steak with delicious sauce and interesting choice of duck fat fries. They accommodate for vegetarian as well..."
nopparat yokubon
"Very fancy and high prices. But good for a special event. Went for my graduation/showcase dinner and everyone enjoyed their meals. Very large..."
Dominique Coote
"Large potion, lovely service. A bit crowd at..."
Chloe Xu
"good atmosphere. friendly staffs. foods are ok for..."
o o (o)
"We went as a family group. Service was prompt and friendly. The waitress knew the offerings and advised on choices for children. The ambience was..."
John Laing
"Awesome service. Every table was full and the place was packed when I went, making it a bit noisy. But they still managed to bring our food out in..."
Azza Stanley-hunt
Smith & Mckenzie Steak House
85/100 (2265 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
European
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Mac n cheese
Scotch Fillet
Chowder
t bone
Smith's Signature Steak - Prime Rib
Cheesecake
Cheeseburgers
Coffee and KitKat Cheesecake
Ribs
Prime Rib 500g
Prawns
Prime Rump
Polenta
Burger
Steak on Fries
Double Chocolate Brownie
Shrimp
Cheesecakes
Dark Chocolate Brownie
Beef
Coromandel Mussels
T-Bone Steak
Chicken Sliders
Te Kanuka Valley Valley Eye Fillet with Raosted Potatoes and Blue Cheese Sauce
Sticky Date Pudding
senior lunch
Pasta
Lamb
Pesto
Salad
Salad
Fish
Fish and Chips
Risotto
Pork
Market Oysters
pork ribs
Duck Pappardelle
Sit down
Steakhouse
New Zealand
European
Street Parking
Gift Cards Available
Live Music
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Sports bars
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Serves Alcohol
Accepts American Express
Wine and Beer
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! I’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! Service’s amazing! Food crème de la crème. 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 😍😍 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  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
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Bruschette
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Burger
Tapas
Beef
Ribs
Fish & chips
Steak Sandwich
BLT
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Sit down
New Zealand
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"love fettucine and pork ribs and friendly..."
Xilei Liu
"Genuinely friendly experience. 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. We’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 🔥🔥. 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
Iguana Bar & Restaurant
81/100 (2778 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Fast Food
Bar
Fast food
European
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Iguana Mixed Grill Platter
Wings
Ice Cream
Roast Mushroom Fettuccini
Chili
Cakes
Hawke's Bay Lamb Shank
Scallops
Oven-Baked Flat Bread
Duck
Lamb
Crazy Creamy Chicken Pizza
Calamari
Pesto
Mussels
Burger
Fish
Calamares
Fried Chicken Wings
Grilled Sirloin Steak
Pork
Salmon
Green Lip Mussels
Cocktails
Dark Chocolate Brownie
Beef
BBQ pork ribs
All You Can Eat Ribs
Beer
Chowder
Banoffee Pizza
Ribs
Prawns
Beer-Battered Fish and Chips
Seafood chowder
Pan-Seared Salmon
bao buns
Eye Fillet Steak
Pasta
Eggs Benedict
Crispy-Skinned Pork Belly
Salad
Sit down
Fast food
European
Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Food was really good for a reasonable price. Thankfully it was really quiet cause it was the middle of the day. Place was really nice too. Only..."
Stephanie Paddison
"I was extremely happy with the food quality and staff service! We got the Iguana entree share platter and the pan-seared salmon as takeaways (as we..."
ShouTime
"Been a couple times for lunch, food is delicious, service is efficient and excellent. Really good daily deals. I would highly..."
Dan Steer
"I highly recommend this beautiful restaurant, stunning food absolutely amazing customer service so happy and cheerful ,even give us a free dessert..."
sam graham
"Very pleasant restaurant to dine at. The staff were very nice and happy to accommodate our needs. Entree of ribs and fried chicken were the..."
Huriana Ormsby
"We had a work function here and loved it. Food was well cooked and presented nicely. Some at our table did mention that there was too much heat in..."
Paul Bretherton
"Great food and service. The entree platter was a great way to try out most things on the entree list. Venison cooked perfectly. Finished with the..."
Edmund Lee
"Very good food at a decent price. Went on Friday when they have a promotion on anything from the grill with your choice of starch for $31. Steak was..."
Matthew Woolcock
"If you are looking for a group meal that will have something for everyone then Iguana is one of those places. It’s been around since as long as I..."
Kym Moore
"The definition of a "Quick Bite". The food service was really fast, hot and fresh. If you're pressed for time but looking for a tasty meal- this is..."
Caitlin
The Helm
80/100 (3923 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
European
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Lamb
Steak Sandwich
Risotto
Pesto
Homemade Gourmet Pie of the Day
Mussels
Fish
Steak Egg Chips with Dips
Pork
Helm Pizza
Pork Belly
Salade César Avec Saumon
Chowder
Fish & chips
Burger
Cold Beer
Fish & Chips
Apple Crumble
Ribs
Vegetarian Salad
Garlic bread
Curry
Local Beer
Champagne
Prawns
Virgin Mojito
Beef
Lamb Rump
Veg Risotto
Homemade Pie
Eggs Benedict
Bacon Pancakes
Sirloin Steak
Eggs Benedict
Pasta
Sirloin Steak
Salad
Chicken Sandwich
Scallops
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Love this restaurant, the food is always delicious and the staff are always kind and accommodating, love this place it’s our regular. Always have a..."
Olivia Taylor
"Always have a great experience here, it’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, you’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 I’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
Speights Ale House
79/100 (1969 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Ribs
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Pork
Salad
Mussels
Salmon
Chowder
"Wow! Congratulations Arran & all the staff😀! I appreciated the professional & friendly service, as I ordered the Ribs & a couple of refreshing &..."
Blair Bunning
"Speight's Ale House offers great service and well presented tasty food in a really pleasant environment.  It is also family friendly with an..."
Lyn Coker
"The place is good for friends to catch up (large group). food is good and also is the service. Very nice ambiance.Recommend to people. Wanting..."
Kamini Nerkar
"Yummy every feed we have had here. One of my faves. Lovey wait staff always attentive. Big feeds. Chowder is the best I've had with a garlic cob...."
Leah
"Came here for the first time when we were down in Hamilton and had taken the parents for lunch. To start with the staff do greet you well and are as..."
Bryan
"Spontaneous weekend saw me visiting Hamilton for the first time in 2 years after living here years ago (I'd move back if I could!). It was one of..."
Libby
"Went out to a friends birthday for dinner and a few drinks,food was ok,nothing fancy but they were playing the rugby on the TV so loud you couldn't..."
Brad Gordon
"First time eating here and I'm coming back for more. I Had the pork, which was delicious,and crackling was cooked just the way I like it...Melt in..."
Joshua Rameka
"I have been here a few times, always had excellent food. Last night we turned up near to kitchen closing and they still let us have a wonderful meal..."
Sam
"We have had dinner here twice now and I have enjoyed it both times. Meals and drinks were very tasty and delivered in a timely manner. Staff were..."
Janinne Thomas
"We spent a very enjoyable Friday night here recently. I'm not sure if it is a regular thing, but they had live music, which was awesome. It gave..."
Joanne
"Dined here for a lazy Saturday afternoon lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it! Very friendly staff member who kindly informed me of the price differences..."
Jackie Newman
"Awesome selection of food. Great tasting food, will go there again for sure!!!Great atmosphere, bar service great but food service could have..."
Maryse Dinan
"First time dining here. Shown to a table and given a tablet to order from no further interaction with the staff other than to pay. $12 for a beer...."
Brian Murphy
"Can't really comment on the food. We only had hot chips with beers, and if you can't get hot chips right there's something wrong. The service was..."
Lyall Stokes
"Very pleasant meal in relaxed surroundings, service was amazing with interaction from both barstaff on (Engaging and playful). Had the fish and..."
Sam Cooper
"We dined with a large group on a Sunday night. Our meals (ordered via tablet which was an easy and efficient way to order I must say!) came out super..."
Jamie Chunn
"Went there after a visit to Hamilton without realising that a game was on next door for the womans football world cup. Needless to say it was very..."
Satplus Ltd
"Standing establishment great for meeting friends for casual drinks or gathering to watch a sports game and catch up with the team really nice venue..."
Rou Haarhoff
"Good customer service. Excellent information about the menu and what was available. The seafood chowder was delicious and kids meals were well..."
Vi Ara Tamihana
"Love that there is a separate room for events that has its own private outdoor area with its own bar and toilet areas! Great space, fantastic service..."
Sharon W
"Always a great place, not a fan of the electronic ordering methods like some other places have adopted so always call for personal service else it's..."
Bernhard Schweighofer
"Dined at the Speights Ale House Hamilton yesterday. The steak was done medium rear (exactly spot on!!) which in itself is hard to find. The salad..."
James
"Had the vegetarian burger with no egg. I was not expecting it to be this big and tasty (that's what she said)!! The Salad had the right amount of..."
Richie
"Great atmosphere. It was difficult to order a meal, one-off game day menu. Friendly..."
Rob Samuels
"Mex burger was tasty, certainly enough food on the plate. Service was very good. A note on the venue: They should do everyone's arse a favour and get..."
Bart Dinger
"Fast Service, lovely atmosphere, have been here many times & the Food, Service & atmosphere have always been on..."
Madaline Strongman
Valentines Hamilton
70/100 (2099 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
New Zealand
Shrimp
Salad
Oyster
QUESTION: prices for lunch today
Chowder
Prawns
Fish
Pork
Seafood chowder
Sit down
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Seating
Mid-range
"Great quality food and very impressed! Staff were very nice and friendly too. Definitely deserves a higher overall rating than what it has. Would..."
Liam Dalbeth
"Well what can I say,my sister has pretty much said everything,we had a great experience for lunch, and the young ladies (staff)was Fantastic,BIG..."
Bree
"My sisters and I recently had lunch here. $22.90 per person on a Saturday and all you can eat. I suggested to my sisters Valentines as My workmates..."
Cherisse Martin
"Wow! What can I say? I didn't realise this place had moved onto Victoria Street and was under new management! The quality of the food was tenfold..."
Helen Soon
"Went here for lunch one saturday,went with no expectations knowing its a smogasboard & the food is pumped outta the kitchen in bulk. Left there..."
David Wellington
"Yumm Yumm..."
Ku Bear
"Dined on Monday the 21st, for dinner for my partners birthday. food was good and I noticed the chefs topping up regularly. Good range of food..."
Sarah Gee
"Visited valentines on 18/02/14 for lunch, was very impressed with the changes made to the selection of food on offer now since visiting mid last..."
Kevin Morley
"Very pleasantly surprised at not only the fantastic service we received but also the variety and great taste of all the food. In comparison to our..."
Josephine
"Great Service!!! Friendly Staff who actually listen to our request to be seated near the food and not by the door . Asked if we had been before and..."
Marion Barrow
"Yesterday 14/01/2014, we took a party of 22 adults and 10 children to this restaurant. I am vegetarian, but we were all equally impressed with the..."
Beatrice Koopu
"My sister visited from Tauranga and I took her and her husband to Valentines last weekend. I was a bit hesitant because I had had a bad..."
Dianne Bromhead
"We visited the new look Valentines in Hamilton and were impressed. Where else can you get so many courses for the price.The food was delicious..."
Patricia
"Recently visited for a birthday as a party of 12. On arrival we were greeted by cheerful staff who seated us at our table. We made our way to the..."
Karyn W
"I was put off Valentines about 2 years ago when I went to the old place. Had told myself never EVER to go back again, but after learning about the..."
Sarah Hall
"Family of 5 called in on the way back from Rotorua last night and the first thing that hit me was the new look which is awesome. The range of food..."
Chris Murphy
"After the last time I ate at Valentines in the old venue I swore I would never go back. I was told that not only had Valentines moved but was under..."
Kirsty Fyfe
"Having been to the Valentines of old, I can honestly say I was not that keen to give it another go, but we were in Hamilton with the kids and so it..."
Stephen Ward
"My friend Thomas and myself decided to go to valentines for lunch on Friday 3/05/2013.We were there about 11-45 and dinner had just been served up in..."
Ritchie Coolas Hita
"I went on friday for my birthday (the 31/8 but went the day after bc i was working the previous day) loved the dishes and esp seafood was my fav :)..."
Rachael K
"Was a great family night, food catered for everyone's tastebuds. Great for children with additional needs also. Family Friendly service. We left..."
Leisha Lockley
"While the other reviews are valid, this restaurant is amazing. Of course the food is not Michelin star quality but on they're website they advertise..."
Julie Brouwer
"Beautiful atmosphere 👌 and the food was perfect! I loved the endless oysters that kept appearing 🦪😍 The customer service were friendly. I..."
Natasha epiha
"Dined here a few times. The staff was welcoming. The food was fine from my perspective there were plenty of options. Quality was fine it was fresh..."
Hannah Erica
"It was nice some of the food was dry we did go in l8 about 8pm other than that it has changed alot since it use to be over by the hamilton court..."
Alita Piko
"We had a farewell to attend at the Hamilton Valentines. After reading all the reviews i was worried. We had 2 Adults 4x 13 Year olds and 1x 11 Year..."
Chanelle Clay
"Excellent place for eating out . A++++highly..."
Tia Ting
"Good customer service excellent table service,, plenty fresh..."
Vi Ara Tamihana
"Good customer service excellent table service,, plenty fresh..."
Vi Ara Tamihana
"Always lovely, the owners are so cool & friendly, the chef is amazing, their food has improved. Love it everytime we go..."
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