2 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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"As I descended to the basement I wasn't sure, was this the place? Maybe I was taking the staff entrance? It was a secret food wonderland hiding..."
Laura Lazet
"Went with a group of 12. Meals came out at the right time space so that you were not too full. Having gluten & other food allegeries the chef was..."
Sheryl Rodgers
"We went for dinner last night at this fabulous restaurant. Wow. The food was amazing. They even catered for me as a coeliac. Customer service was..."
Annette Elliott
"Thank you Mat and all the team at Palate for an amazing dining experience.
9 incredible dishes matched with amazing wines from all over the globe...."
Helen Mitchell
"Travelled from Auckland again for a beautiful weekday lunch. The service is excellent, the setting pristine and relaxing, the food as always..."
Sharron Fry
"1 of my favorite places to eat... Ate everything on my plate! Servive was Top notch and ambience was relaxing!! Definately recommend!..."
Jazz Hughes
"Booked the kitchen table for my husbands 50th had the 7 course degustation menu, it was away from other diners and we were served by the chef each..."
Denise Pie-Thomas
"Outstanding service and the food to die for!! definitely found our home for fine..."
John Dustow
"Amazing food and service. More than just a meal, but an incredible experiance. Thanks..."
Andrew Hood
"The second visit for myself and family on a busy and ambient Saturday at palate. I have travelled and tasted food from around the world but you..."
Anthony Dodds
"Every course was superb from the oyster starter to the Hapuka main. The cocktails and coffee were delish as well. Couldn't fit desert. Highly..."
Jenny Harpur
"Had one of the best meals I've had in a long time here. ...great staff , great service and great food with an excellent wine..."
Clare Gordon
"Stunning meal, great wine list and top..."
Hugo Bunny
"Amazing food, amazing service - the chefs table
Is a fantastic experience! Loved every course and the wines to match ... happened to watch the..."
Kelly Ann
"The food as usual was impeccable and totally delicious. Food here is extra special. I had the lamb and my husband had the filet steak.
Wine list is..."
Carolyn Boardman
"Our best dinner in New Zealand. Amazing food and great wines. Service top and..."
Eric Fleutelot
"Food n service was definitely up to par. Had a table of 10 tonight and all of enjoyed everything being a busy Saturday night. Food was spot on but..."
Kelvin H. Looi
"Came here for lunch on a weekday. Very peaceful environment except when the screaming banshees entered...... ordered the $25 express lunch menu and..."
#fatlyfe
"Delicious food. Everything was really good. It's a bit pricey, But worth it. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere. My favourite plate was the fish...."
Nadz_berry_crunch
"Lovely atmosphere.. would be a perfect date night restaurant.The menu looked so good it was really hard to decide.I had the lamb and it was..."
Shell
"Express lunch. Shared the beef croquettes and kingfish entrees both very good. Mains were battered moki and the lamb shoulder cutlets. The lamb was..."
Flippynz
"Absolutely outstanding fine dining restaurant in Hamilton. I had a gorgeous eye fillet that was cooked perfectly. The chocolate jus and the blue..."
TheBearReview
"Most tranquil place to have lunch sitting outside on the deck watching the Waikato river. The staff are all professional and polite. $25 lunch is a..."
Lonny Macleod
"Consistently delicious, beautiful setting, excellent service, but I do miss the French waiter. What was his name? Oh yes, Kevyn. I will return again..."
Doc Jazz
"Friendly staff, reasonable price, lovely place. Just a little not really happy is the main dish a little bit small portion. Otherwise is perfect..."
L&P
"Reviews say that Palate is one of the best restaurants in Hamilton. I really could not say anything to debunk these views. It is significantly up the..."
JJ
"Nice fancy place for dining. Great menu with interesting options and wine pairing suggestions. I had a fish with white wine and loved it. Good..."
Ana Em VP
"Came in for dinner, food was great for our entree and main but the dessert was not really a dessert, the creme brulee was rock solid. And the girl..."
Larissa Edwards
"A modern restaurant with a menu to suit modern patrons. The place is outstanding and the food along with its presentation is superb. Friendly staff...."
#1
"I heard alot about Palate. It is touted as one of Hamilton's finest restaurants. We started with cocktails, not a great selection. We were given a..."
Peter W
"Palate used to be Tables and that was the last time I was there so great to see what the Palate team has done. Palate now would be by far the best..."
Ian
"We went to lunch to celebrate my birthday. Such a nice setting when you walk in.We chose from the working lunch menu, two courses for $25 which..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Great feel when you walk in the place. The menu provided a good selection of dishes but as we were just having coffee and dessert.. I ordered..."
Coffee Lover
"I took my girlfriend out for her birthday this week and it was fantastic. The atmosphere was excellent, well laid out, nice and quiet even though the..."
Andrew George
"My family and I went to Palate Restaurant to celebrate my graduation, and had a fantastic time. We had chosen it because we'd previously dined there..."
Petra Burns
"Table for two at 7.00 pm on 19 December 2013. First impressions when walking in was a professional outfit in nice setting.The restaurant..."
Chris Beale
"An absolutely fabulous dining experience. The staff are professional, yet friendly, the wine list extensive and the food is incredibly tasty. You can..."
Celeste Bowden
"Had dinner recently. The food was so well cooked and presented i was blown away! Meals were served fast and decent size portions. Lovely resturant...."
Jamie
"Went there for lunch today, amazing food and service and a lovely setting, we sat outside on the terrace under the trees with a view of the river. ..."
Shelley Cumner
"Awesome, we thoroughly enjoyed the degustation menu with matching wines. 7 dishes 7 wines, good friends, great food, great wine, great service =..."
Richie Shaw
"Went there last Saturday for dinner with friends understand why it gets all the rave reviews.Service was excellent, arrived around the time..."
Shane Bradford
"We loved the old Palate for food wine and service, but didn't really like the ambience (except for the chef's table, which was great fun). New..."
Dave
"Palate Restaurant has ranked as Hamilton's finest for several years. The menu is always inventive and mouth watering and the recommended wine choice,..."
David
"It has been 5 years since I have been here. I went once for a degustation menu, it was all very lovely food, but it was too long between..."
Alice
"Without a doubt, the best restaurant in Hamilton! World class food (I've been around the world & eaten in some amazing places)Top..."
Ben
"I liked it. Good food. Expensive yet tasty.I liked the staff as..."
Damien
"Top Service. Top Food. Something Hamilton should be (and is!) proud of.I will continue to come and support Palate sending the bar high for..."
Aaron
"Best Restaurant Ever. Enough Said! Value for money any time! Cant wait to Go Back!!! Havn' found anything like it in Perth!! CongratulationsMat &..."
Brenda Cockbunr
"We dined at Palate last week, Fieldays week in Hamilton so extremely busy for all the restaurants. Palate was fully booked with extra front of house..."
Mat Frear
"Dined with a party of 10 for a private dinner and received faultless service with a smile. A very busy restaurant for such a small location..."
Christine
"Eight of us dined at Palate last Wednesday night on a recommendation from a friend at work. In a word - WOW! The food was just sublime, the wine list..."
Sara
"We go to this restaurant for special occasions. Each time the food and service have been outstanding. The food demonstrates care and high..."
Noeline Wright
"what a great night. myself and seven others went out to palate for the first time last week for a celebratory dinner and left feeling like we were..."
Ngaire
"Amazing experience and the best restaurant we have been to in years. Service excellent, food and wine divine. Very impressed with the plating and..."
C & J
"Top notch service! Definitely a great feature. Nice interior. We were there with a large party (booked out the place, it's fairly small), and the..."
Jen Dabney
"Perched above the mighty Waikato River, the main dining area is elegant and sophisticated. There is much more space than their previous premise; with..."
Celeste Bowden
"The customer service and food is always amazing here. The creativity behind the dishes always makes me want to come back and try something different...."
Johnson T
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I've had a trip to Hamilton and this is my favorite restaurant by far. I've dined here multiple times just to enjoy several different items on..."
Devon Eastin
"There is no doubt that the food here is above anything that Iv had in the last few years. They left me both blown away and relaxed at the same time,..."
Chrystal
"What an experience having dinner in Palate!! The tasting menu is incredible with different texture, taste and excellent choice of local products. The..."
Eric Aditama
"Worth the visit I was unsure if we should squeeze in a lunch in palate before heading back to Auckland and I'm glad we did. We had the 3 course meal..."
Finedine Romance
"Back to its former glory - absolutely delicious. Last time , just out of covid, not as good. This time could not fault and highly recommend . Thanks..."
Ingid Brown
"Never disappoints. The food at Palate is next level but the dessert was the supreme winner for me. Panna cotta and hokey pokey...."
Tania Simpson
"My wife and I had a wonderful dining experience on my wife's birthday. The 3 course meal was great. Each of the dishes provided good flavour and..."
Chris
"We were seated straight away by friendly staff. Food was prepared quickly. Delicious Coromandel Oysters. Cocktails were on point. Mains were generous..."
Teena French
"Dined on 19/3 for a shared Birthday dinner for the first time in 3 years. And still an Absolutely Beautiful evening and meal! Eye fillet main ordered..."
Apple Peach and Apricot Pie with Salted Caramel Ice Cream
banoffee pie
Mushroom & Bacon Pappardelle
Hereford Prime Burger
Chocolate Brownie
Waratah Farms Pork Belly
Chicken parmigiana
Meatballs
Beef
Cointreau and Chocolate Mousse
Carbonara
Treacle Cured Beef Cheek
Arancini
Hokey Pokey Brulee
Chocolate mousse
Pasta
Croquettes
Salad
Fish of the Day
Beef Cheeks
Duck
Southern Fried Chicken
Oyster
Charcuterie Platter
Calamari
Market Fish
Lamb
Pesto
Calamares
Deconstructed Lemon Meringue
Fish
Salmon
Pan Roasted Lamb Rump
Pork
Duck Fat Chips
Sit down
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I went here for an early-Christmas dinner with my dad. We had booked a table and we were given one of the best tables in the restaurant. We shared..."
Jarrod P
"The best spaghetti and meatballs I’ve had in the longest time. Completely cooked al’ denté, flavoursome, and fast to get to the table. I am..."
Hailz Stevens-Nordell
"Great food Great place 👍 I ordered a steak and it was amazing .The staff are awesome and we get a great service and good vibe overt..."
Noel Thomas Joseph
"Loved eating here for lunch! Will definitely come again with it’s welcoming customer service! Favourite off the menu would be the Pork..."
Villiami
"Have been here twice in the last month and both times my partner and I were very happy! The pizza bread is a lovely entree option to share, and they..."
Amy-Rose Mudgway
"Very good service, staff friendly and attentive, good food too. The place had a nice atmosphere. A good place for a date night early in the..."
Ashley Daniel
"Had the opportunity to take my parent's out for lunch so headed to Furnace. I enjoyed the layout with different seating options but fairly intimate..."
Coffee Lover
"Had an awesome night here with the work mates. Everyone had fabulous meals. Staff was very attentive. Would go again recommend the squid. Very good..."
Leah
"Ordered from the dinner menu. Calamari for an Entree, Our mains were the Trio of pork and the pan roasted lamb rump.All 3 dishes were a 10/10..."
Narelle Kiri
"We try the $12 menu and ordered fish and chip and seafood chowder and it taste amazing! The place is always full during lunch time but the staff..."
Adventure Foodie
"We had lunch here a few weeks back. Service was excellent, our server was polite and engaging and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back...."
Amber Stanbridge-Hughes
"Fairly good food, but a bit salty, but good atmosphere. Been there about a dozen times for family birthdays. Really affordable and vegetarian..."
Hamilton Foodie
"Favourite place to get $12 lunch! Located central with two parking buildings nearby. I always get the open sandwiches, pizzas or the chicken wrap...."
Mandy C
"Great food and excellent customer service! Family friendly restaurant and the added bonus of being able to park at the Knox street parking for free..."
Chanda-Lea Peihopa
"Stopped in for some dessert very tasty, good ambience and nice and warm lovely on a winter night. Coffee is good friendly staff. Used the toilets and..."
Kane Woledge
"Beautiful food! We had the beef cheeks, pork trio, aglio olio spaghetti, seasonal steamed greens, and chocolate brownie to finish off. Beef cheeks..."
AJ
"Very friendly staff gave us a very warm welcome on a very cold winter night. The atmosphere at Furnace is very cosy and inviting. I enjoyed a..."
Sanicanes
"We had an amazing dinner here tonight with great service to match the food. Dining area was lovely and warm and it was a pleasure to come into from..."
Michele
"Irene Ebasco EdicHere on a Friday night. Service: 👍🏻lovely, very friendly and awesome attendants. Food: great, we had..."
Iris Joy Ebasco Edic
"Had dinner and dessert here tonight. I had the stuffed chicken breast which was pretty good although the side was the real MVP of the dish - roasted..."
Emma Rozema
"Very nice atmosphere and friendly waitress. The food is presented well and tasty. The bacon & eggs came with very nice five grain bread. Tha aglio..."
Elonie
"Absolutely love the eggs benedict here. Especially when it is $12 that is such a good price for a good eggs benny. Sick of paying $18 for an average..."
Wainui
"Furnace is one of the great places in Hamilton to get $12 lunches. Portions are really big and the food is always really good. Definitely a go-to..."
Foodie Chronicles
"Great beer, great service, lunch and dinner menus are excellent. Warm, friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices and portion sizes. You cannot fault..."
Tim Nesdale
"Great atmosphere! Really enjoyed the outdoor setting area :) we ordered the Parmesan pizza bread which was amazing! Also a pizza and an open sandwich..."
Liana Stockwell
"Had to wait to be seated, but luckily the fire was going, so hung around that until the waitress came and showed us to the table.Ordered the..."
Katherine Holder
"I certainly can't vouch for the negative reviews, but as for me, Furnace is consistent, trustworthy, and overall a great place for a..."
Bari
"Four of us went out for a birthday lunch at Furnace yesterday. It is always great when you are welcomed with a smile. Service was flawless (from all..."
Patsy Goodwin
"Three of us had dessert here, was very full house when we arrived but they found us a suitable table promptly. The Tiramisu was to a high standard..."
Ni Luong
"Went out for a birthday dinner here this week on a deal voucher. Showed our voucher (reluctantly) on arrival, but surprisingly our meals didn't..."
Nicola
"Have dined here for lunch and dinner, visiting about 6 times in the past two years. Have never had a reason to complain about food or service, but..."
Nxsta
"I love furnaces food, atmosphere and staff (always pleasant!) we went on a rugby night which was nothing short of manic but we still had a fab time..."
Kaylene
"Me and my friends and family go here often for the $12 lunches and love it every time. The staff are usually very good, one time telling us due to a..."
Danica De Lisle
"My sister and I regularly go here for the $12 lunches. Our waitress is always nice and friendly. Although we have to wait a while for our lunch, it..."
Tina Willis
"So I've been to Furnace twice now for dinner, and I have to say that has been a great experience both times. We have been seated promptly, had our..."
Lily H
"Enjoyed a late lunch with a friend here on a monday afternoon. Even though the $12 lunches had finished, the waitress allowed us to order off the..."
Jackie Newman
"We went there today for lunch.Around 15 work colleagues.I had read previous revues from this site and I was a bit worried.My initial..."
Chris Hattan
"I went to Furnace for their $12 lunch... Absolutely amazing. The food portion was decent and the quality was amazing! Though their pizza was a bit..."
Lisa Liu
"Fav place in Hamilton. Love coming and taking people to this place. Love it love love it. Cant fault it. Love the $12 lunches to. Would have ben nice..."
Love Food
"Went in on Good Friday and this was the only restaurant that was busy. Service was awesome, very quick and the waitresses were very friendly. Food..."
Miriam Penniall
"Came in 3rd of febuary and was blown away. We had a table of 4, entrees were quick and tasty, mains were nice but WOW the deserts blew me away. We..."
Amy Phillips
"We have had their $12 lunches - great value and really really nice. I had the fish - was gorgeous. had the sweetcorn fritters that were not so..."
Rosie
"Great $12 menu - lots of options and nice food. Service is a bit slow though, especially if trying to go during a lunch..."
Kelly
"Fantastic staff! Everytime I go in there, the staff are friendly and attentive. Great thurs, fri and sat nights...."
Snke
"Friendly staff who make a fantastic..."
NICOLE
"I dine at Furnace regularly, and I am blown away every time! The staffs are by far the nicest I have been served by in Hamilton. The service is very..."
Brendan
"We attended Andrew Clarke’s Butchers Block Degustation Dinner. Everything from the service, food to the matching wines was exceptional. The..."
Michelle Weeks
"We came last night and I was so amazed at the service we got from the moment we arrived to the time we left, I forgot the name of our server but she..."
Jax Te kiri
"Had an amazing night! My steak was perfect and the blue cheese sauce was epic, duck fat chips and a side plate of steamed vege. Next move was..."
Jacqui Percival
"Booked a table for me and my partner for a spontaneous dinner, never been to this restaurant before but we were very pleased! Amazing service, delish..."
Mya Greenfieldd
"Amazing food and service. We ordered a beef tartare for entree, two steaks made in the sous vide for main and one tart with ice cream for dessert...."
Mina Bayat Mokhtari
"The slow roast lamb was absolutely stunning. Super tender and just melts in your mouth. The market fish and steak was also good.
Friendly service..."
Dana Young
"This restaurant was recommended to me by Graham of the Argent motel. I must say that it was a great choice. If you like a good steak and a good glass..."
Daniel Hallissey
"Great place to eat! Staff were very very helpful with my annoying dietary needs. Ringing ahead to advise them was the play. They were very aware and..."
Craig M
"Wonderful steak! The best that I had! Highly recommend this Signature Steak Rib-eye 500GM. The Steak is very tender and of great taste! Duck fat..."
Yuan Z
"Great time for Mother's Day lunch. Enjoyed the charcuterie platter and the mains were substantial. Great staff with a friendly..."
Edmund Lee
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