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Gothenburg
90/100 (3692 ratings)
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European
Fusion
New Zealand
Fusion
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Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Drinks
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Braised Beef
Dumplings
Polenta
Seared Scallops
Arancini Balls
Market Fish
Salad
Arancini
Beef Tataki
Scallops
Calamari
Duck
Tataki
Kimchi Dumplings
Calamari
Lamb
Charred Greens
Tuna
Fish
Slow Braised Pork Belly
Calamares
Pork
Grilled Volare Ciabatta
Salmon
Seafood
Salmon Sashimi
Cappuccino
Potato Gnocchi
Sirloin
Tapas
Crispy Fried
Cauliflower
Tacos
Espresso Martini
Prawns
Polenta Chips
Beef
Lamb Ribs
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Fusion
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
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Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"If you haven't been to Gothenburg then you're missing out on an amazing experience. The food was absolutely delicious I even enjoyed food I don't..."
Janene Aitken
"We went for dinner and one of our guests were coeliac and another vegetarian we told them on booking and when we arrived was given a special menu. As..."
Lynne French
"Amazing food 🍽 great service! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ That head chef must really know what hes doing 😉 will definetly be back! Lamp..."
Melissa Carley
"One of the best places to eat in Hamilton! Our favorite by far, even our fussy eater, aged 8 rates gothenburg as the best place to eat in town!..."
Maria McGahan
"My wife and I spent Friday 23/03/18 here for our 18th Wedding anniversary. The Service was excellent. The prices We felt well looked after. We chose..."
Noel Pennell
"Excellent service, such a great atmosphere with very friendly staff which was then topped by fantastic food with all exquisite tastes. Seared tuna..."
Barbara Sellers
"Every dish was amazing! Service was great! Even got me my request for more sherbet after..."
Lisa Bell
"The service is great and the food is heavenly! They were very accommodating with our babies and prams, and they just made the whole experience a..."
Jemma Van Eijk
"Omg I love this place, I’ve been with just my hubby and a group of friends. Food was amazing even with a vego hubby, location was perfect and the..."
Natalie King
"Had my Hubbies 50th dinner party at the function centre on Friday night ... the staff were superb esp as it was organised 4 days before and..."
Kirshni Appanna
"I can't say enough positive about this restaurant. The food was exquisite. The service was simply the..."
Ange Van Gog
"First time going to Gothenburg in Hamilton. What a great lunch time dining experience. Mouthwatering, excellent food. Made my birthday extra special...."
Megon
"Well well well, Gothenburg it was nice to finally meet you and on valentines day never the less!The bf and I decided "heck lets blow some..."
Shannon Boyce
"I was told to come here based on an awesome experience a friend had. A few people have raved about the food as well so I thought I would give it a..."
#fatlyfe
"Birthday dinner on a monday. None of us could choose so we went for the chefs special/set menu. Absolutely stunning food. Great wines. Greats beers...."
Flippynz
"Excellent food, excellent service- what more can I say. Order the Chefs choice an be surprised and delighted. Our party of four ordered the $60..."
Peter
"Rated one of the most popular restaurants in Hamilton, have been there on several occasions. Interesting tapas menu, great location, excellent..."
Jim
"Wow I was blown away, what a place to dine in Hamilton. Must book!We shared a few dishes just to taste them all and I must say each dish was..."
Lisa
"Tapas! Tapas! Tapas!I love everything about Gothenburg, inspite of it's class, the amazing food was complimented with genuine..."
FlyingFoodWanderer
"I went here for lunch with my sister and her new husband. I had heard great things about the place. Mostly about the beautiful location and..."
Riri Denham
"Was here for a wedding function and ALL the staff were A+ and the food was soooooo incredible- even the vegetarian options were scrumptious!! Will..."
Jayde Petaera
"Came here on a Tuesday night for a birthday dinner- was surprisingly busy. The restaurant doesn't have any allocated parking (from what I saw) so had..."
Alex K Lee
"Seared Tuna was a bit strange and the skargen prawns were not bad but should be ordered first as the flavour is subtle. The corn special with garlic..."
Katia Lam
"Heard good things about this place, so drove down from Auckland for dinner. Place was busy which is a good sign.  Nice big open setting,  good..."
Steve Hall
"We had lunch yesterday and now know why this restaurant is the best in the Waikato. Food superb, service excellent and wonderful surroundings..."
David Johnston
"Mainly to share, Italian styled. Good quality but not cheap either. I would totally recommend the pork belly and beef tataki although these two are a..."
Mo
"Lovely service and lovely food. Gothenburg never disappoints. Every visit we have left extremely happy and full!!! The menu is jam packed with yummy..."
N S
"Went here this afternoon for a small lunch. It was absolutely delicious! We had the crispy potatoes, edamame beans and their special which was perogi..."
Kasey Nicole Banfield
"Well we came, we ate and we didn't catch the clap in the Tron yeeeeeeah! I've heard this is one of the best spots in Hamilton. The venue and location..."
Alwayseating
"Stayed a night in the city on the way back to Auckland. Pleasantly surprised to find a place that offers really good food. Ordered the crispy..."
JiKiDiR
"Amazing place. Incredible atmosphere, the decor is just a perfect fit for this restaurant. One of a kind! I would definitely take my mama here and..."
Ms Watson
"Awesome food, service and ambience.  Pays to book if you want a table, but I just ate on the comfy chairs at the bar.  Excellent all round.  Next..."
Peter Naylor
"Absolutely adore Gothenburg, all the meals are amazing. I love the gin soaked Salmon and the arancini balls. The tapas style allows for a massive..."
Celeste Briana
"Lovely staff, nice atmosphere, okay food. The sauces are what "made" a lot of the dishes for me. The curried mayo with the patatas bravas was..."
Stango
"What a lovely spot now down in the ANZ building. Sitting outside overlooking the Waikato river. Inside is bright and modern but a little limited in..."
Coffee Lover
"Birthday dinner and the food was amazing. Such beautifully balanced dishes which looked the part as well. First time dining there and defiantly will..."
Brad Lalich
"Stopped by Gothenburg on our way through Hamilton and absolutely loved our dinner here. Scallops and ceviche were amazing but my favorite dish was..."
Megan
"I think this is the first 5.0 review I've given. The place was a little hard to find (attached to the ANZ building and I think Zomato may have the..."
Zach Kutlow
"This is the 2nd time we've visited the place. Good thing we made an early reservation. It was completely full after several minutes from the time we..."
JJ
"Cocktail list-good, lots to choose from.Furniture-comfortable.Food-great. Lots to choose from, not your standard dishes. More up scale than..."
Katherine Holder
"Tapa style restaurant (bite size, good for sharing)Interesting choice of menu Fusion of asian & european Great location (just off CBD..."
Salted Karamel
"Amazing food & the new location is lovely. Tapas is such a fun way to eat with friends; this is definitely one of my favourite restaurants in..."
Atareta Wilson
"Had dinner at Gothenburg for friends birthday and could not fault it! Friendly and helpful staff served us 10 courses of tapas for our table of 11...."
Ruth Ireland
"Fantastic Tapas style menu, absolutely delicious! loved the cocktails available. Great, friendly service. only downfall for us is that we were sat..."
Kerry Matthews
"Omg!! By far the best eating experience in Hamilton yet. . . Took my partner here for his birthday, not sure wether he would enjoy but needless to..."
Olivia Fox
"Been here a few times and have never been disappointed! Great service, fantastic beer, amazing food! Yet to try out the new location - looking..."
Alice S
"An absolutely fantastic new location on the river.  Staff are great - attentive and friendly.  The tapas are beautiful - a fun way to dine with..."
Nxsta
"Nice food friendly service, would be good if there was a little more selection. But it was a really enjoyable evening. I look forward to dinning here..."
Lauren Michelle Keddie
"the best place to eat in Hamilton by far. Have dined there regularly for years and have never been disappointed. We had our wedding for 60 guests..."
Alice Faber
"Dined here for an anniversary dinner with my wife. We found the level of service to be fantastic. The food was brilliant especially the tapas menu...."
Bjorn MacRae
"We went for a mini break to Raglan but stayed overnight in Hamilton, so went to Gothenburg for dinner. Had prawns, steak (our favorite), chicken..."
Sanna Wood
"Had dinner here for my boyfriend's birthday. Picked the place for their large selection of Belgian beers and was not disappointed! Tried the beef and..."
Lily L
"We love this place! The food is exquisite the waiters attentive friendly and fun. The food is fantastic, we had one slightly bad dish (over salted)..."
Andrew M
"Gothenburg always delivers. Great food, beer and service. The staff are always friendly, knowledgeable about the products and the speed of food..."
JeBantiKurac
"I have eaten twice at Gothenburg Cafe as I travel to Hamilton for business.The food rocks, we had a selection of tapas including the cheese..."
Debbie Tauvae
"OMG.....loved it. great service, great food, great atmosphere.Thank your so much Gothenburg for everything. Your staff were awesome, I loved it,..."
Cara Downes
"Have eaten there previously, the experience has always been great. Focus is on looking after customers, service is tops but not over the top, food is..."
Peter Downes
"Went here last night with a group of 12 - service was outstanding, no one ever without a drink and water bottles constantly replaced. All the food..."
Geraldine McHaffie
"Outstanding. Great food & excellent service. They went the extra mile to accommodate our difficult food requirements, also, they have great beers..."
Ben
"Can we complain about service being fast & too efficient?!!No, Gothenburg is yet another fantastic restaurant Hamilton has too offer.We..."
Aaron McFarlane
"Wow, one of the nicest 3 course meals we've had. Beer/wine perfectly matched. Great atmosphere, amazing staff. Totally recommend this place, not..."
Nicola
"Gothenburg is the best restaurant in Hamilton hands down!(and we have tried them all!)Amazing food and great atmosphere. We shared a..."
Alastair Brown
"Went here recently for a friends birthday lunch.Have been here quite a few times and this place is definately a favourite.The food was gorgeous as..."
Linda Fairhall
"Had dinner here so many times. I've had lunch too! Never been disappointed or anything. I love the wine list and if you haven't had the strawberry..."
Damien
"I've had dinner here about 5 or so times. Never been disappointed in the slightest. Only problem is narrowing down what tapas to choose, they are all..."
Chrissy Houghton
"Visited Gothenburg purely based on the reviews here in MenuMania.. Would have liked to have given them 5 stars as in many ways do they deserve..."
Ian
"Definitely a favourite. The food, wine, beer and staff are exceptional. We have dined here a number of times and we find that everything we..."
Nate
"I was on a road trip to Hamilton so we did some research on restaurants before we went. The previous reviews have proven to be so true. This is..."
JB
"Nice place in Hamilton to relax.. extraordinary outdoor seating area. Good selection of beers, delicious food. Will go back definitely, highly..."
Vikram Singh
"Had lunch here last weekend with a friend. We both ordered pizzas (which came with a glass of wine $20). Food was delicious and the staff were very..."
Rose
"Gothenburg comes highly recommended, its fantastic from the service to the amazing food, I was part of a big group & we couldnt have faulted..."
Kirsty Ronowicz
"Best Pork Belly I have EVER had. Yellow curry Mussels were also stand out.Plus it's nice to have such a great range of Belgian beer..."
Toni
"Something a little different; delicious tapas with a European theme alongside tasty pizzas. Some friends and I decided to try Gothenburg for lunch,..."
Jo
"We arrived at the restaurant quite late just after 2pm for lunch. The staff was very nice to accommodate us. The service was effortlessly friendly..."
Maximillion L
"Fantastic tapas and very friendly and attentive wait staff. Tapas feel a tad expensive for quantity, but the freshness of the ingredients, flavour..."
Simon Miles
"10/10 for the service and atmosphere at the Gothenburg Restaurant. The food was delicious especially the crispy polenta chips and pork belly however..."
Jessica Kavanagh
"Best eats in Hamilton with great staff and food. Highly recommend for those who would like great food and a nice atmosphere. Great for group..."
Julia Sakaguchi
"In general we enjoyed the meal. Went for the chefs selection, but were confused when the dishes went in an Asian fusion direction instead of their..."
Rodion Kruger
"One of the few restaurants I’d gladly visit days in a row. The food incredible, and the service, par excellence. After 3 years stuck overseas,..."
Jonathan Orban
"Had a great gathering everyone enjoyed the company and food. The stout is..."
Paul Webber
"Finally managed to secure a last minute booking - we generally don’t plan our outings so was hard to get in here but worth the hours drive from..."
Tarina Hodgson
"Wow what an amazing meal! Amazing presentation and delicious taste. Staff were very nice too. Great atmosphere. Can't wait to try something new off..."
Joel Curley
"The food was incredible, we went to eat with my boyfriend and we had a great time: it is a quiet place with a good view of the river. I have to..."
Romina Abasto
"We had the chefs special and really enjoyed the variety and high quality plates. Great beer and wine selection and fantastic..."
Leigh Tait
"The service and food here is amazing. If you are wanting an all round experience I would recommend getting the chefs sets which cost $60/70/80pp,..."
Johnson T
"Lovely waitress, lovely food, they even fitted is in a little bit earlier than our booking. Food was delivered quicker than expected, which was..."
Tamara Macdonald
"Came here first time to try. From the outside you dont really see signs anywhere on the ANZ building that this place is here. Anyway we got here..."
Wilson Shum
"It was a delightful experience with great ambiance and greater food. We booked well in advance a week before else its usually very busy. We ordered..."
Alok Verma
"Amazing lunch dining, friendly and efficient serivce. Highly recommend 👌. Although might be a good idea to prebook a..."
Russell Gill
"Beautiful food, let the chef choose and eat the best food I have had since being in NZ. €60 for the best 4 courses of food I have had in years...."
Emma Carlyle
"Overall a fantastic meal again. The pick for me was the raw fish, a stand out, and you never go wrong with the beef..."
Trevor Kibby
Smith & Mckenzie Steak House
85/100 (2265 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
European
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
T-Bone Steak
Double Chocolate Brownie
Beef
Coromandel Mussels
Dark Chocolate Brownie
Chicken Sliders
Te Kanuka Valley Valley Eye Fillet with Raosted Potatoes and Blue Cheese Sauce
Sticky Date Pudding
Pasta
Lamb
senior lunch
Salad
Pesto
Salad
Risotto
Fish
Pork
Fish and Chips
pork ribs
Market Oysters
Mac n cheese
Duck Pappardelle
Chowder
t bone
Scotch Fillet
Cheesecake
Cheeseburgers
Smith's Signature Steak - Prime Rib
Ribs
Coffee and KitKat Cheesecake
Prawns
Prime Rib 500g
Polenta
Burger
Prime Rump
Steak on Fries
Cheesecakes
Shrimp
Sit down
Steakhouse
New Zealand
European
Family style
Dog Friendly
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Serves Alcohol
Accepts American Express
Wine and Beer
Street Parking
Gift Cards Available
Live Music
Parking Available
Sports bars
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Drinks
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