TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"My first visit here with a Friend who is a Member. Members and Staff were so welcoming which gave this Club the most beautiful, warm and friendly ..."

Miriam Penniall

jase harder

The Lookout Bar And Kitchen

Fresh Snapper and Chips

Scallops

Salmon

Monteith's Gourmet Pie

Mussels with Green Curry Sauce and Toasted Ciabatta

Sticky Chicken Strips

"Very nice food. The restaurant uses a tablet to order your food and drinks, which can be helpful if you are one that don't like talking to..."

Edmund Lee

"Great food and coffee. We tried them today for a light lunch and were impressed with the selection from their Snacks/Entrees menu. We tried the..."

Vicki

"My favorite eatery. Great food, excellent service. The entertainment was awesome. Definitely come back..."

Mere Mahuta

"Really like the food here. Service is lovely too. The fried chicken is very very..."

Paul Marden

"Our work Christmas dinner for 20 was an absolute success, thanks to the extraordinary efforts of the entire team, with a special shout-out to our..."

Laura Binns

"I just want to say thank you to the barman in the private bar at our work function Thursday 27th July. Asked for a non alcoholic drink, surprise me,..."

Jenna Russell

"Four of us went out for dinner and had a great night out. All 4 of us had steak, which was cooked perfectly. Mussels were so nice too. We had 2x..."

Darrin Milne

"Went here for the first time this week and definitely plan on coming back! We were able to get a seat right away and even though they looked quite..."

Cheree McIntosh

"Lovely ambience at the lookout. The e-menu’s are a cool concept and ensure your service is always ready when you are, without losing the warm..."

Nikki Close

"Best quality restaurant food I've had in a long time!! Can not fault anything, cocktails on point, mussel entree was soo good, loved the Thai curry..."

Paula Johnson

"We had lunch here for my sisters graduation celebration. All hits, no misses! Woody, our server was so polite, helpful, attentive and just all round..."

Chaye Bidois

"The food is exquisite as always. We love the cheesecake here. Fresh fish and chips gourmet style and succulent pork belly skewers. Full of bold..."

Avikil Nadan

"Great food with amazing views to..."

Gilbert LAMAYO

"If your ever in Hamilton, highly recommend checking this place out. Amazing food, great service, order everything via a tablet and I'm sure the view..."

Latisha Black

"Had a friends engagement party there, at the back deck is a beautiful view of the sun setting. Lovely service and the food was amazing. Highlight of..."

goodday Laulu

"We hosted a party in the weekend and used The Lookout Catering. Fantastic food, very easy to order. The chicken and lamb baps were a huge hit...."

lynda holten

"We were a group of past Plunkett mother's and remained friends for years. We came from far and wide including Australia. What an afternoon we had. ..."

Esmay Selwyn

"All around awesome! Food was great, service was great - just great all round. They had a singer there to playing ambient music - he was..."

Awhi Te Noungou

"Awesome location, great atmosphere, lovely staff, great food. 10/10 even the music not too bad. Great views too. Will be coming..."

Miles Davis

The District

Egg Benedict with Smoked Salmon

Salmon

Sichuan Salt N Pepper Squid Pan Seared Prawn

Strange Eggs Benedict

Coffee Duh

Poached Eggs with a Side of Bacon

Chicken Burger and Fries

Duck Breast Salad

Steak Eggs and Chips

Scrambled Eggs with Bacon

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food here is amazing. Have had brunch here a couple of times and they’ve never disappointed me. Service is awesome too even on a public holiday, we..."

R J Y

"Great mocha (prob one of the best in Hamilton), solid food. Definitely would recommend and would come back for more! Fried foods were great, one of..."

Joanna W.

"came here a few Days ago with my partner, such a strange place for a cafe, but I absolutely love the vibe it gives off and love the style.the..."

Aimee Passau

"I got an early lunch here whilst passing through Hamilton. The food is alright, nothing spectacular but still quite nice. The service is what stood..."

Jessica Li

"I've seen this place all over Instagram so had to give it a go. The entrance is a bit confusing - there are two; we went in the wheelchair entrance..."

Aimee R

"Awesome all day breakfast, service is amazing , didn't take long for the food to be ready. Nice and quiet, not very busy before 12 pm...."

Sarey Sok

"Great decor, clean and beautiful food. Their attention to detail shows they care about providing a good service. Very friendly staff too. Great..."

Julian.tetai

"Passing through Hamilton on a road trip and stopped here for some lunch. The location was easy to find and when we walked in it had a general cafe..."

Monique Da Silva

"Went here with two friends, with one ordering from the cabinet and the other and I ordering off the menu. All food and drinks came out in reasonable..."

Maggie Jaques

"I am here pretty much five days a week, the food is scrummy (both sweet & savoury), my coffee is always hot and the staff are always..."

Nika Edgar-Brewer

"Wow! Thank you so much for the beautiful breakfast. In Hamilton today for daughters netball so husband and I decided to look up on zamato to see what..."

ReetsNLots

"had brekkie at The District last week, went for the Huevos rancheros tortillas. very very nice. the smokiness of the chipotle with the avo and feta...."

Zebedee

"I came here earlier this year and only now have I gotten round to writing up this review (sorry sorry!).We stopped by for lunch on our way..."

Lazypandah

"Stopped by on a road trip to the Waikato and had a satisfying brunch. We shared the District Fry - their version of a big breakfast and the..."

Elena Ching

"A big spacious cafe with industrial decor and light bulbs. Noticed it is beside a city fitness gym. Perfect for after gym catch ups:) We..."

ShoRt

"Amazing place/atmosphere to dine.. Yummy pizza and milkshake. Friendly service. Will definitely give it another try in future. I hidden gem in te..."

Melissa Bennett

"Had an amazing breakfast here delivered on a hot plate, delicious home made grainy toast and hollandaise with perfectly poached eggs smoky bacon..."

Tim Nesdale

"Great place to go for breakfast or lunch when you are out te rapa way. Super friendly staff and well prepared food. Always something tempting in the..."

Foodie

"Such a great place for breakfast. Great music, friendly staff and very tasty food. Everything was very organised and despite being very busy they..."

Ryan Megson

"The District is a family fave and we were stoked to hear they were open for brunch and lunch on Fathers Day. The place was fully booked but with..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Decided to go out of the CBD for lunch. A friend recommended District. I decided to head out but didn't get there till 1.50pm unfortunately I was..."

Peter W

"The District is one of my favourite cafes in the Tron – conveniently located, consistently good food, a wide range of teas (yep, I’m a tea..."

Kiwi Foodie

"We have been consistently impressed with everything we have tasted at The District. From the burgers to the pizzas, the pastas to the breakfast fry..."

Foo Dee

"Nice atmosphereGreat venue for social occasions (birthday, anniversary, etc)Interior decor is very industrial Food was surprisingly..."

Salted Karamel

"We came for lunch as a group and enjoyed our meal very much. Great place to visit. Will be back to try out the rest of the menu. Our group also..."

Koka4G

"Awesome pizzas! The pork belly one in particular is mouth-wateringly delicious. Got ID'd for buying a pint of cider with the food, though, which was..."

Maryana Hamilton

"Lovely food, great service but overpriced. Turkish garlic bread, confit duck with crispy wontons, sticky date pudding, creme brulee, eye..."

Katherine Holder

"The owners of this restaurant have carried over their skills and expertise from Suburbia to The District. They value their customers and are most..."

Cherry Dobson

"I have to say I was so impressed with this restaurant, not only is it quirky in style and different, the quality of the food was amazing, we took my..."

Carole

"Lunch for two on Saturday the 20th July 2013. First timers, but had been previous customers at Suburbia.Actual cafe is very nicely decked..."

Chris Beale

"Me and my wife we're really lucky to have found this gem of a place, accidentally stumbled upon this cafe and bar while looking for a place to eat..."

Alex

"This place is great. Good barristas. Food is excellent, love the pork belly pizza. Good service to match. Good place to go for a wine after..."

Jason Minkhorst

"Seriously this is our new place to eat. Staff are awesome, Best meals we have tasted for a long time. Other places could learn a few tips from these..."

Jason Cook

"This place is definitely my new favourite. The staff are all absolutely lovely. Even a drop in for your morning coffee & muffin is such a..."

Wine And Cheese

"My favourite restaurant in Hamilton! Great service with great food and reasonable prices, can't get any better than that. The interior of the place..."

JP

"So so yummy! I had the nicest soup I have ever had, service was fantastic and place was buzzing. Good food done really well! Can't wait for my next..."

Julia Bryant

"A hidden gem on Te Rapa Straight. One of the best breakfast / brunches around. We went for classic poached and scrambled eggs with a side of bacon...."

Vicki

"Came here for the first time today and was highly impressed! Gorgeously clean place, incredibly well done food and absolutely lovely staff! The two..."

Emma Jones

"As visitors from out of town, we felt very welcomed by the staff and had a great choice of food from the menu. Love the Maori atmosphere from the..."

Marama

"Such friendly service, I had the best chai latte I’ve ever had here on Friday and the large size was only 20c more, was so worth it and is now the..."

Amelia

"Lovely food, great coffee and tea. Friendly efficient service. We will be..."

Munro Family

"Stopped in for a late lunch, delicious food, excellent coffee, and a superb home made cookie. It took a whole to come considering I ordered cabinet..."

Jennifer Caswell

"Clean and spacious space; beautiful food with heaps of options and yum; lovely staff with a very classic old kiwi fashion - warmth and..."

Marleen Charng

"Had our planning meeting here, spent most of the working day enjoying the warm and friendly hospitality. The staff are so avcommodating. No cost for..."

Lacreice Petaera

"Fantastic cafe. Great coffee, great food, great people and relaxed atmosphere all at perfectly reasonable prices. Hard to find these days. We will..."

Neil McKenzie

"Awesome cafe. Not too many gluten-free cabinet options. But they have amazing gluten-free savory muffins. They also have gluten-free menu options,..."

Reda_Katz

"Just stumbled across this place on our way to Auckland - lucky we did! Awesome food, truly..."

Lars Ivarsson

"Excellent breakfast, speedy service and friendly..."

Diane Parkes

"Excellent brunch cooked to perfection. Service was great..."

Vera Stephens

"Staff were friendly and my pancakes were great, I love how they roll them up with bacon..."

Morgan Rouse

"Team Lunch. Good service great..."

Tom Rusher

"Warm greeting on entry. Very welcoming vibe. Breakfast was the menu we ordered from. I'm very fussy when it comes to scrambled eggs but, thoroughly..."

S C

"Great full breakfast. Coffee was great. Friendly and fast..."

Alan Creighton

Joe's Garage

Cream Cheese and Sweet Chilly Flat Bread

Roasted Vegetable Salad

Fish

Port Burger

Pork

Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter Onions and Slaw with Chips

Clever Trevor Minced with Green Peas

Chicken Burger

JFC and Chips and Gravy

Wheelchair Accessible

"Popped in for lunch. Used to come here frequently but its been a few years. Wonderful staff who arranged vegan meals for a friend. Tried the reuben..."

Flippynz

"Dinner for two, on a quiet December night. I love the decor, a mixture of rustic industrial? Such a cool setup with an awesome outside area. The..."

Riri Denham

"Nice experience . Went once with 4 others . Portions were a bit small but tasty enough to enjoy . Appreciated the service . Thanks a bunch a..."

Ni Luong

"Good food. Good beer. Good service. Good atmosphere at a reasonable price. Do yourself a favour and check it out if you’re looking for that relaxed..."

Andrew Sherlock

"I got the beef burger there with fries on the side, it was a good size for its price during lunch. The food looked very pleasant but it was quite an..."

Jen Yan

"Having lived in Hamilton a couple of years I thought I found all the best eateries but i hadn't come across Joe's garage before. Anyways, we came..."

L K

"Shrewd, clever decor - it has taken time and care. Splendid, friendly staff. Great food ... Especially Pizzas. It has 'special' events scheduled...."

Kim McEvilly

"Had a casual dine! Wasnt the best but wasnt the worst! Average customer service. However, one time this lady that was serving us never gave us..."

Nubaiza🌙

"Upon entering the place, it has a very chill vibe to it. Staff were accomodating and always ensured that everything was fine. Ordered the Friday..."

Liora Carmel Madelozo

"Casual dining food tasty but nothing spectacular!, nice atmosphere, clean snd good parking available. Prices are medium to high, not somewhere i..."

Melissa Bennett

"Joes Garage has a decent sized selection of great food and beer, complimented by quick and friendly service. At a reasonable price no less! The..."

Jake

"Had brunch with my toddler and mother-in-law. Kids menu was reasonably priced and portion size was good. I ordered the vegetarian local which was..."

FnWaficionado

"Great meals and brews. I have been here for lunch a couple of times and walked out happy and full. Service was great when we pre ordered with a large..."

Temika Hermsen

"Great service at Joes and the food never disappoints.I often ask to change my meal - there's a few things I can't eat - and this is never an..."

Tara Sutherland

"We’ve been avoiding the Joe’s Garage franchise after a rather underwhelming experience with their mains at the Christchurch branch several years..."

Kiwi Foodie

"So good here! The staff are always so chill, there's complementary on tap sparkling water, and I find it isn't too bad for vegans. We come here a..."

Gabrielle Houghton

"Had a group gather for dinner at Joes garage on a quieter Friday night. Staff were really chilled and nice, it was obvious that the staff..."

BinsBites

"Anywhere that gives the option to buy jugs of craft beer is a winner. Joes clay oven pizzas are to die for. The bases are perfect and toppings..."

Tim Nesdale

"Amazing customer service, super friendly staff! And so pleased with our food we ordered it was definitely great quality and we will definitely be..."

Brierlee Foga'a Hokum

"Great little spot in the city. Service was excellent, drinks orders taken as soon as we were seated. Food arrived quickly and was delicious...."

SeraP

"Unexpected gem in central Hamilton, real shame they don't have a bit more on site parking during the week for easy access. Had lunch here a couple of..."

Craig Fraser

"UPDATE: Upon my second visit I was impressed with the overall experience. I took advantage of their BYO option which is great as there were no..."

Liana Stockwell

"Joe's garage is one of my favorite spots for Sunday breakfast! The service is always very good and the food is yum! My only gripe is the thick..."

James

"Service good, Food- had schnitzel and it was a little tough at times, but still very tasty. Atmosphere - very funky decor, was dead when I..."

Fries With That

"First night dining here, service was great,food took a little longer than expected as it wasn't busy but was very good, especially choc brownies and..."

Charmaine Thomasen

"Been here twice this year and both times they haven't let us down, service has been awesome, waitress serves you with a :) so yeah very happy so far...."

Allan Takiari

"Recently discovered this place in Hamilton and loved it! Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Tried the pikelets and one of the big breakfast plates...."

Lily L

"Great service and great food. Handy location. Loved..."

Craig Benton

"Awesome building and inside has plenty of style, love the wrench's for door handles and the valves instead of traditional taps are a nice touch,..."

Coffee Lover

"Food consistently good. Never had a bad meal. One of our favorite spots for a casual dinner. Better beer selection than previous options, but would..."

Josh Myers

"Our meals were nice, but not overly flavoured. It felt a little underwhelming. Service was friendly, but not very..."

Graham Watson

"As I was new in town ,I really wanted to try a good pizzeria .And this one met with everything I want ♥️ Good food ,Good atmosphere,Good service..."

Justin Matthew

"Had a party of 6, visiting from the U.S. Great experience. Food was excellent, as was the service. Server recommended two wines: Durvillea..."

M T

"Absolutely delicious food, lovely staff. Highly..."

weirdrage

"Best Italian food we've had in New Zealand. We had the pasta special, lasagne and a pizza, and they were all excellent authentic Italian food. Great..."

Andy F (Munes.NZ)

"Our service from Tracy was great. Food came out fast and was absolutely delicious. First time here, and I know I’ll be..."

Shay

"Excellent service, great food. No problems. Claudio, the host was very professional. Moved us to a window table when one came available. Highly..."

Rod de Lisle

"This is the second time I've been to this cafe for dinner. The last night the restaurant was fully booked when I entered instead of turning me away...."

Dave Rose

"Omg, this is something fantastic. It feels like little Italia in Hamilton. Such a delicious cuisine. We've got a brilliant pizza with a great..."

Olesia Dolzhenkova

"Good food, but quite overpriced. Anyway, it's waaaaaaaaay better than the other Italian restaurant we went to here in Hamilton (Portofino - worst..."

Nossa Vida Pelo Mundo

"Reasonable Italian restaurant in town. Booking is recommended. Cosy table and seating arrangements and nice warm meals. Enough to satisfy your..."

Chris

"Tracey and the team have hosted my 30th and also my Mum’s 60th and have done the most amazing job. They make you feel super special with their..."

James Forster

"Easily the best Italian I've had in years since I was last in Florence! Traditional Italian flavours, great friendly service with a smile, reasonably..."

Josiah Spackman (Chilling Silence)

"The best Italian spot in Hamilton. Authentic, great selection of food. Highly..."

Enrico Pucci

"I was here a month or so ago, I really liked it. I had the Veggi Nochi which i really enjoyed. It was nice and quiet inside so not to..."

Rayna Ramsay

"Don't be fooled by its quite outlook.The inside is always full house. Their appetisers and main courses are the 'go to' options if you want some..."

Vien Cao

"This is our favourite restaurant! Always great, authentic food and friendly service. The gnocchi is SO good.. but then, so is everything I have tried..."

Lisa M

"I don't often feel urged to give a 5 star rating, but couldn't give anything less. My wife and I had a reservation here last night. We were treated..."

Sam O'Dea

The Good Neighbour Brew Bar

83/100 (1303 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"We had an excellent dining experience. Hannah, our lovely waitress was very friendly, attentive and informative. She attended to our requests which..."

888bing888

"Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was not all that busy. So we were attended to quickly with them splitting some larger tables to make a smaller..."

Bryan

"4/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service Another decent bar in Hamilton.Good atmosphere, good..."

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"I come here a lot. Always good food, good service and awesome beverages. I can always count on a good time when I drop into Good Neighbour Rototuna...."

Nika Edgar-Brewer

"For a bar they do an amazing brunch, friendly and polite staff, we're in to watch the rugby at 10am and we're very happy with the..."

Kate Regan

"Came here with a hangover that needed curing and it did exactly that. With the small group of people they had something for everyone and it was above..."

Stephanie Balsom

"Was greeted almost as soon as we walked in and seated within 5 minutes. Water and menus were brought to our table within 5 minutes. Drinks order were..."

Myra Clarke

"Came here for a friends birthday. Can't remember the wait being long so that is always good! But it wasn't a busy night. Was impressed with the staff..."

BinsBites

"I recently went to the good neighbor to say goodbye to a friend before he left for Argentina. I was very impressed by the menu and beverages list,..."

Heath Johnson

"Went to try a new craft beer... The atmosphere was cozy and the staff super friendly and the food was tasty and I will defiantly be going back ......."

Cele Vd

"We went there for lunch and were surprised. The staff were friendly, the atmosphere was cool and the food was delicious. Pizzas were yummy and so was..."

Orchid

"After reading mixed reviews I went with an open mind and oh my have they set the bar high for any other lunch meal in my future.Service was..."

Hamish Peters

"Love love love the pizzas thin crispy base lovely atmosphere pleasant staff really nice and planets of Parking as well a great local highly recommend..."

Nicola Pere

"So glad you guys are in our neighbourhood! We needed you! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food and cider. My favourite has got to..."

Andrea

"What an amazing addition to the neighbourhood! The atmosphere is great and the staff are friendly and accommodating. My absolute favourite is..."

Steve

"The local! The Good Neighbour has Great Beer, Great Food, Great service. This place is always busy but I can see why its so popular! The Seafood..."

Steve Carpenter

"Took a group of clients to Good Neighbour last night. An all round top experience.Food was fantastic, service was excellent and atmosphere..."

Ian Williams

"Awesome spot for a meal and a drink. Good range of starters and mains at reasonable prices with some nice options for daily specials. Fantastic range..."

Melissa White

"Beautiful place for a family gathering. We have ordered many varieties from their menu. The food was tasty and the potions are good. The prices of..."

Eranga Dissanayaka

"Dropped in for a light lunch of sides. We chose mac and cheese with extra sides of chips and onion rings. Hot and tasty on a Winter's day. We sat..."

Vicki

"We really enjoyed our dinner out. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Service was great. Atmosphere and premises were awesome, clean, tidy and seating..."

rachael greaves

"We had such a great experience here! Dayton and the crew were very welcoming with a good knowledge of their beers. The burger and beer combo on..."

Donovan Kelly

"Inside seating & outdoor seating, lovely to have a choice. Been here a few times & always enjoy it. Great menu, lots of choices in several categories..."

Michelle Dennison

"Came for a dinner with a bunch of coworkers and everything was so good from the customer service to food. Was greeted and seated (booked ahead of..."

Imperial Sativa

"We dropped in on the off chance that there would be a free table, and we scored a booth. Everything was great, food, prompt service, chilled..."

Craig Newport

"Everything about this place is a 10/10 for me. My partner and I got the Monday burger and beer deal for $26 I think and we both loved the burgers...."

Brittany Gagne

"We used the function room upstairs for my daughters 21st. It was awesome, we had our own bar and toilet and even an outdoor area too. The staff were..."

Wana Manihera

"Our first time there, as we are from Auckland. Nice ambience & service. Food's was good. Thankful to the waitress that took our orders for taking..."

Sheza Agi

"Great friendly services, we were there for a Monday lunch and first time visit.. lovely staff willing to assist. Ample parking and good location...."

J H

"We had our wedding reception upstairs. Setup was amazing - cocktail style. We had ordered platters which were delicious and everyone loved them. The..."

Harmony Puru

"Booked for a group of 9. We really like coming here because of the dietary options. Our waitress for the evening (young, dark hair, glasses) was so..."

Monique Heaps

"My friend and I had our 21st birthday party here and it was such a great venue to do it at. The manager was super helpful in the organisation of the..."

Niamh Swift

"Amazing staff and food. Not usually not a fan of brioche buns but the ones here are light and helped make the fish burger delicious. Combo that with..."

Will Mollard

"I’ve been to many places and not once have I come across a burger THAT GOOD!!! The customer service is insane and so lovely, hospo isn’t easy but..."

Kristyn Estella

Beef and Guinness Pie

Pure Nectar

Fish and Chips

Kumara Fries and Aoli

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best authentic Irish pub in the business, lovely owners, awesome staff, yummy cheap food. Great gigs, pets & kids welcome. Major 10/10. Cheers the..."

Anaka

"I visited Hamilton alone recently and popped in to Biddy's for a pint and a bite to eat. I was delighted to be greeted with a smile from the friendly..."

Damien Murphy

"After not visiting Biddy's for several years, I was seriously impressed on a recent night out there.I had the beef burger and my girlfriend..."

Time Lord

"Had a surprisingly great meal at "Biddys" the other night. New chef and the food was fantastic. Great music to boot. The staff were very..."

Mark

"What a great live music afternoon we enjoyed whilst visiting from Australia. We were treated to 5 bands hosted by the Hamilton Blues Society. We..."

Mango Lodge

"My brother and his band mates " under pressure " played there, and it was the most enjoyable night I've had for some time, not to mention the bar was..."

Ruth Fowler

"I come just for the abuse an amusement. Foods amazing and always changing menu. Chef is hot, some bar staff are 2 beers Shor of a 6 pack but they're..."

Jasmine Borst

"We had the most amazing time,listening to 2 talented live bands, and raging with the most friendliest strangers. Thank you for a memorable night. We..."

mereana ritchie

"This place rocks. I got married up stairs in the Attic Bar. My wedding was their first wedding, recommend them for everything thanks..."

Mal Lloyd

"Great place. Staff great. Live and The JLB are awesome. Love your Piko Gin. Great..."

Renee Werder

"Visit every year for St. Patrick’s day. Always a busy day, but the breakfasts are always on point. This year they had black AND white pudding...."

James Marsh

"Cool place! Great staff, super friendly and welcoming. The outside seating was nice and warm because of the heaters. Sadly one star has been deducted..."

Sebastien Hamilton

"Super nice staff and management! The karaoke evening was amazing and had a lot of talents to offer. Beer is good. A cool pub where you can have some..."

Rauberger Sandra

"I enjoyed the atmosphere, music and..."

Karen

Mad Hatters

Ginger Tea Shreks Swamp

Peach N Pine Watermelon Margarita

Chicken Wings Entree

Jalapeno Poppers and Dumplings

Cruiser Cocktails

Chicken Burger and Chips

Passionfruit Cheesecake

"Enjoyed our meals here! Chicken burger was delicious! Food came out pretty fast, staff are friendly and love the restaurant and bar atmosphere here..."

Taluz 10

"The food that we ordered was somehow huge for the both of us. We also enjoyed and participated during the quiz night. The girl hostess was friendly..."

J

"I went last night for the first time, and thought the place was great! The only thing was they didn’t have a non alcoholic cocktail menu, they made..."

Amy Johnston

"Good food. I recommend the Drink Me..."

Karaitee Taiwhanga

"The Thursday Quiz Trivia night is one of the best I have been to. Great questions, videos and prizes. The quizmaster keeps us all going. Very well..."

Colin McClure

"Best Lil bar in town. Pop in for great service and great food and..."

aneal doolabhme

"Good pub food. Lovely tea pot cocktails. Great locations. Friendly..."

GiGi Falconer

"Bartender was friendly and very creative with the cocktails and service, playing Jenga in a bar is a nice touch, drinks may have been a little..."

Luke Crabb

"Absolutely amazing place. Great staff, and environment. My new favorite place! Highly recommended the "Alison Wonderland"..."

Patricia Wilson

"Not bad but what's up with the table height in the booths? Such an awkward height and the other tables look like they're actually meant to be..."

Andy K

"The best food with outstanding service. Enjoyed date night with..."

Hope Waitere

"Dinner was so good service as..."

Thomas Baker

Vue Bar

Pork Belly with Mash Carrots & Toast Veges

Seafood Basket

Great Fish and Chips

Fried Rice Chicken

Bangers and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Accepts American Express

Validated Parking

Reservations

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Experienced delicious food, fast friendly service in a relaxed, great vibe setting. I.D & Covid mask wearing required which is👍..."

Natasha Rawaho

"Awesome place - Nice atmosphere, Food was delicious, service was great, very quick. Staff were friendly and helpful. Our waiter Avdesh was very fast,..."

Siobhan Uru

"This bar has great daily specials that are even better priced if you have a casino points club membership. There is a large selection of beverages..."

Roland Martinez

"A great place for food, a quiet meal on your own or catching up with..."

Vicki

"We had the roast of the day it was Fantastic Drinks were good Enjoyed the Slot machines Parking was a very good I think I'll go back for my..."

Stephen Adams

"Been here many times had plenty of good experiences here. The latest was a king prawn linguine which was..."

Hannah Erica

"I had a marocan lamb, was..."

M V

"Excellent service and..."

Sue Atkinson

El Diablo

H Balderston

The Londoner

Vege Quiche of the Day

Guinness Draught

Fuller's London Pride Bottle

Black Sheep Riggwelter

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Cheesecake of the Day

blt Sandwich and Fries

Scotch egg

Lamb and Rosemary Pie with Salad and Chips

Chicken Bacon & Brie Burger

Pea Pie PUD

Lamb Hind Shank

Old Peculier Beer

Bangers and Mash with Free Range Pork Sausages

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Great atmosphere! Awesome British memorabilia on the walls, ceiling & furniture! Love it! Warm & inviting. Staff were welcoming & friendly. Not to..."

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

"Fantastic! Slight wait on the food but it was warm and cozy with fantastic British memorabilia decorating the walls. Felt like home! Not to mention..."

Caitlin Orton

"We came on Thursday night and it was quiz night. Londoner is a good place to go for that classic English pub grub (as I was told ☺️. Had to ask..."

Aileen Gutierrez

"Food was nice. Might I suggest implementing the ordering system that the foundation bar has, via tablets. I'm suggesting this as already having to..."

Conrad Good

"The staff are awesome and friendly. The food is filling, yummy and goes with the English pub theme. Good selection of beer. They will often have..."

Kym Moore

"Really great evening with the whanau. Enjoyed a great meal and drinks. Thanks for a lovely evening. The service was awesome..."

Larissa Samuelu

"We come from London and it was like a little slice of home. Only found the place at the last minute, but so glad we did. Keep up the good work. Rob &..."

Rob Carter

"Beautiful meals. I had the chicken, bacon & brie burger. The desserts were wonderful too. Will definitely be..."

Nicola Russell

"Great place to unwind and grab a couple of beers. Guinness draught finally! Great ambience and..."

Dhanesh Lankapati

"Had an enjoyable night. Good atmosphere and service. Food was great. One little moan. The shrimp cocktail was overpriced for the size of the..."

John Adler

"I like the BLT with a ginger bear. We normally have a large group and get together for meetings. Great place with parking up front. Also try the pie..."

Rou Haarhoff

"Had their signature steak and cheese pie. Delicious! prompt service, pleasant..."

Trish Forsyth

"We had our wedding reception here over a year ago and the staff were so kind and accommodating. The manager even took some notes for her own wedding!..."

Morgan Whitaker

"good range of beers. Reasonable 'pub' food. A good effort at creating a British pub..."

Mark Barnes

"The food was amazing. The service was excellent. A very enjoyable evening..."

Alex Price

"Great place for lunch enroute to Rotorua. Friendly staff and good selection of beers to wash down the..."

Lion P

"Food was very nice,staff nice and..."

Ronny Taane

"Nice English style pub with great service. Tasty lunch specials. And Guinness on..."

Nick Gread

"No one makes apple pie like they do. Super..."

Sorina Lloyd

"Great staff. Very good open steak sandwich 🥪 😋. Just needed more people to create an atmosphere (although it was 1pm on a..."

Paul Edgerley

Iguana Bar & Restaurant

81/100 (2778 ratings)

Oven-Baked Flat Bread

Ribs

Crazy Creamy Chicken Pizza

Grilled Sirloin Steak

Dark Chocolate Brownie

Beer-Battered Fish and Chips

Crispy-Skinned Pork Belly

Pork

Salmon

Iguana Mixed Grill Platter

Cocktails

Roast Mushroom Fettuccini

BBQ pork ribs

Beef

Hawke's Bay Lamb Shank

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Diggers Bar

Spices Indian Cuisine

Ordered Chicken Tikka Masala

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Street Parking

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"By far best Indian restaurant I’ve come across in Hamilton! I order here once a month and they never disappoint. The butter chicken with medium..."

Keisha Penney

"Well worth the wait! New management so they didn't have booze as of yet- the waiter was incredibly lovely even though he was flat out busy doing..."

Jayde Petaera

"We had food delivered to our place. The naan and butter chicken was average for us, but I really loved the chicken jalfrezi! It’s very tasty and..."

Melissa Visey-Mesina

"Very friendly staff. Great food and reasonably priced. We did the dine in and the takeaway at different occasions and it was great. I hope they can..."

Foodlover90

"Have only ordered takeaway from here but let me tell you - it was EXCELLENT!!! Will definitely always order from here when we want takeaway. Was..."

Ashley Knight

"**************************************Our new favourite!!! Excellent service and great food! ~..."

Sharyn Affleck

"Here for takeaway only. Can say the garlic naan is very nice a lot of garlic used and the chicken korma is good very flavoursome. I would eat here..."

Temika Hermsen

The Wayward Pigeon

80/100 (4057 ratings)

Fried Chicken Burger and Fries

Garlic Prawns with Some Type of Sauce

Slow Cooked Pork Belly

Halloumi Fries

Garlic bread

Beef Burger and Fries

Cheeseburger and Fries with Cheese

Beef

Fish and Chips with Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"We had the pleasure of coming to 2 for one pizza night. Amazing pizzas (our teenager scoffed 2 himself), great beer and super service from Shonny...."

Mark Bunting

"Possibly the best place I've been to in a long time. We went with a sports team, 15 people. Really impressed with the service, they even suggested we..."

Chelsea C

"I went out for dinner with my extended family tonight, the food was excellent and our server CHLOE was amazing, just a beautiful, polite, and helpful..."

Shana Beare

"We had a lovely dinner and was served by Georgia, she was a super hospitable and friendly! Food was pretty tasty although would have been nicer with..."

Lucy Wong

"The Wayward Pigeon, embraced by the entire Hamilton Wanderers community, stands out as a beacon of exceptional dining and camaraderie. This..."

Facundo Ramirez

"I really like this place. We had a good time last Thursday. This bar-restaurant is perfect for family dinner or birthday celebration. But better to..."

Zhanchao Shao

"Decided to eat a late lunch here today as it is a local favourite. Food was amazing (as per usual) and I expected nothing less, but the reason I have..."

Emma Richardson

"Went to The Wayward Pigeon for the first time, and was very pleased with the service. Our waiter Chloe was very professional and friendly, delivering..."

Logan Ferguson

"Recently celebrated my mother's birthday and this place did not disappoint. The staff were friendly and service was on point. A great range of..."

Lyn Meredith

"Its always lovely to go somewhere and know I'll be well looked after. Everyone is friendly, the music slaps, and the food is great and reasonably..."

Sarah Dent

"We’ve had the pleasure of eating at The Wayward Pigeon twice now and have had an excellent experience both times. Friendly and courteous staff who..."

Roberta Johnston

"It was a busy night but the service was exceptional. Special shout out to Jenna (I hope that was her name) who was the best host, we appreciated her..."

Tiana Griffin

"Beers were pricey but we sat a table with a group doing the pub quiz. We helped them out but I must say a lot of the questions were really hard. Nice..."

John Afa

"What a lovely evening! My partner and I had our first date here a year ago today so came to celebrate our anniversary. We even got seated at our..."

Bex Thompson

"Service was great from ushered to the table to leaving. Water arrived almost immediately and our drinks order soon after. The food was delivered..."

Steve Gunn

"Had a lovely waitress kaelin on the bar side tonight very aware of the people dining on this side. Not once did we need to go to the bar to order..."

Lucy Knott

"Amazing service and atmosphere. First time ive eaten dinner here. The waitress Shonny was outstanding with her communication and professional..."

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The Helm

80/100 (3923 ratings)

Salade César Avec Saumon

Homemade Gourmet Pie of the Day

Lamb Rump

Beef

Steak Egg Chips with Dips

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

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"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

Lone Star

"Went for lunch just after opening, we were the first customers of the day. Service was fast and courteous. We chose a big plate with 8 pork ribs and..."

Mauricio Kimura

"Wow this is my favourite Lone Star, friendly service and the drinks and food came fast, all was fresh and so tasty as always. Lasso of hog for me as..."

Marc Crawford

"Absolutely FANTASTIC as usual.. warm hearted staff, warm hearty fire and fabulous food!!! We enjoyed the nachos and ribs and burgers and honkey tonk..."

Betty K

"Lovely meal. Decent size. Dessert was yum.. Service was on point. The only thing wrong, was it was so hot, the air conditioning was not going. We..."

Tasi McLaren

"Had a pretty good night out for Dinner with the girls. Thanks for a delicious meal..."

:Dallas: Te Ao Marama:

"Kat(Our hostess) your a Star and a great contribution to Lonestar. I really liked your suggestion of the Garlic bread with Mussels what a great..."

Eddie Marsters

"Went in for a nice family dinner, left completely full, such big meals, kids loved it and food and service was great..."

Miriam Penniall

"Fantastic fathers day dinner - amazing staff and even more amazing..."

Marcus Hamilton (Marcus)

"Great service and food. We attended my sister-in-law's 50th birthday party there in a private room. With a large gathering the staff were..."

Mia Hellesoe

"Spacious dining. Great range of food on the menu. All meals in our large group were tasty and complimented. Delicious food and great..."

Jaimee Knight

"Nice big portions of delicious food. Will defo visit..."

Paul Lombard

"This place was amazing. I had the Dixie Chicken and the flavor was great; however, it tasted a bit too salty for my liking. Three people at my table..."

Mickell Chidester

"Dined early to beat the crowds and noise, as partner and I were celebrating a birthday. Lovely waitress, prompt service, excellent meals! Seated near..."

Steve Dyer

Speights Ale House

79/100 (1969 ratings)

"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

The Cook

Seasoned Steak Fries DF V Veo

Guinness

Cheesy Garlic Pizza Bread Vo GFO DFO

Cider

 Fish & Chips DF GFO

Burger

Salt & Pepper Calamari DF

"Service 4/5Ambience 3.5/5Food 4/5Good place to hang out after a long day at work. They had a good and wide selection of craft..."

Jho Meets Food

"Have been here twice. For the first time we came in between their lunch and dinner hours so weren’t able to order a main meal. Only ordered some..."

Manu

"Bloody yummy burger with the apple slaw! And their pork belly corn dogs are out of this world- but the mac and cheese balls were dry in the middle-..."

Jayde Petaera

"We came because of a grabone voucher the meal was reasonably priced even without the voucher I had a kiwi beef burger it was juicy an full of..."

Cele Vd

"Unsure why reviews are so negative? My experience here was reasonable. Nice enough staff and food arrived promptly. Burger was good. Looks like this..."

Liana Stockwell

"The Cook is in Hamilton, New Zealand. The portions are big over there, in fact I had the biggest chicken breast I've ever seen in my life. So how did..."

Marie Sheffield

"Came here on a Wednesday night and it was pretty busy! Luckily, we had a reservation. This place is well presented with its wooden chairs and tables,..."

Marie Sheffield

"Had a lovely champagne and nibble for breakfast here. It has had several uses over the years. I love the way it feels open and airy, a few seats..."

Keith Eades

"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

"Love coming to this place with friends & family to have a few drinks & some hearty food. If your expecting culinary food with service to..."

Nicole S

"This is a cafe & bar, not a 5-star restaurant.I have dined here several times and never been disappointed. Large, tasty meals; very..."

Frank Cresswell

"It's a pub. So that's what one should expect.Don't go there if you want state of the art cookery. Do go there if you want pint's..."

Nina

"Have had a few meals here and have been satisfied every time. Meals are a good price big and most delicious. Tha asmosphere is good to local..."

Tania Maunsell

"We had a fun evening celebrating with work friends here. We were up in the balcony- a little squishy with 5 little kids but we made it work. I really..."

Tamara Noell

"Really friendly staff and made us feel welcome. Food was easy to order over tablet device, and arrived within a short time. Lovely setting to have a..."

Neil Shirreffs

"Very slow delivery of food. When food did arrive it was worth the wait. Waited at less an hour from first lot of meals that were served until last..."

Julia Swanson

"Tablet use for big groups not helpful. Perhaps waiter could assist more to enable smoother flow. Nice food though. Staff iare very..."

Lesley Hema

"A good place for a solidly decent meal, and family friendly. The kids menu is always good for my fussy child. They do a taco platter which is good..."

Kym Moore

"Went with a group of work colleagues. Took advantage of the 2for1 pizza deal. The four different pizzas covered the tastes of all in the group. There..."

ViminalisNZ

"Four of us attended a business lunch here. Overall, it's pretty good, a really friendly, engaging, and obliging staff member. One issue, not a..."

Raawiri David Ratuu

"Awesome service, good food...good following of COVID protocols. Not wheelchair accessible unless you ask at the moment due to only one entrance being..."

Lorraine Pemberton

"Had a great time this evening. Nice cosy atmosphere, friendly bar staff (Campbell, Sean, Jenny) who were happy to help us out with taste tests for..."

Ian Lewis

"A good bar in Hamilton east for drinks and food. The service and the quiz night they run is amazing. Staff members are also polite and respectful,..."

Purposepedia

"Been there today with a friend. First impression was fine, ample place, lots of seats and friendly atmosphere. Waiters were fast to attend customers..."

Mauricio Kimura

"We wanted something quick after a meeting and stumbled across it. Food, staff and atmosphere was..."

colleen millar

"We were a large gathering of people at The Cook for a birthday lunch. The food was cooked well but the menu was very basic. The customer service..."

Cindy Lou Who

"Kids friendly environment. Good George beers on tap. Great friendly staff with table service. Plenty of street parking in easy walking distance to..."

Ben Nelson

"The burger, pork belly, chicken wings was very nice. But the nachos was not so good. Overall service was good. Very vriendly staff and..."

Debbie Harmse

The Roaming Giant

76/100 (3451 ratings)

Chicken Pappardelle Pasta

Onion rings

Chicken Burger

Multigrain Ratatouille Risotto

Garlic bread

Fish N' Chips

Pork Belly and Beef Brisket Taco

Southern Fried Chicken

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thank you to all of those who helped make our evening enjoyable. The food was delicious. We will be back in July as a group for Christmas 🎄 mid..."

Jane McNeill

"Enjoyed my experience! The highlight for me was the staff. They were professional, accommodating and very friendly. 3rd time attending a Bottomless..."

K J West

"Very helpful, skilled and friendly staff. Delicious cocktails. Awesome coffee. Fresh, tasty good portions pizza, tacos, fettuccine, & Cobb salad. We..."

Teena French

"Great food and great service. Had a late lunch and tried almost everything on their lunch special on..."

Edmund Lee

"What a wonderful experience. Great food, staff, atmosphere, food & drinks variety... Most highly recommended by me... and it usually takes a fair bit..."

Spud Mathers

"Can't thank The Roaming Giant enough! I hosted my son's 21st in the weekend in the garden bar and I was absolutely so impressed with the staff and..."

Tracey Clark

"We had the steak special which was tasty and mostly cooked to our liking. The negative was that the jus that came with the steak meal was poured all..."

Team Hocking

"We came in with our 3 children and had such a great time! Loved the kids menu from being able to origami the menu through to building their own pizza..."

Kellie Scott

"We were there on a Sunday evening, so no live music playing, but that meant it was a good volume to engage in conversation. They were out of a few..."

Craig Hawkes

"What a great spot. We got the last large table on a very busy Saturday night before a show at Globox and everything was pretty close to..."

Grace Terrain

The Bank Bar And Brasserie

75/100 (4192 ratings)

Bacon and Mushroom Carbonara

Crispy Pork Schnitzel

Satay chicken

Roast Vegetable Ravioli

Chicken breast

Fish & chips

Fish & Chips

Avocado Pizza Margherita

Classic Fish and Chips

Chocolate Cheese Cake

Lamb

Chicken and Bacon Burger

Wheelchair Accessible

"WOW! Very impressed with the service from the moment we walked in off the street. Greeted with a smile and made to feel welcomed by exceptional..."

Emma

"My daughter and I went here for lunch and found the Sunday waffle special, 2 for 1. We both got the Chicken Bacon waffles and were very happy with..."

Darryl Scowen

"Customer service was amazing, helpful, friendly and kind. My son got the Bank Burger and considering smashed burgers are popular this burger could..."

Brandon Reihana

"Fantastic Food and service. Busy yet efficient. Two for one Tuesdays may well be the best value dining in the country. Great team..."

Bob “Happy Traveller” NZ

"Good food and great service. $14 menu was really nice in taste and portion..."

Gayathri Chaganti

"Last went to Bank a few years back and it was average, decided to go back for another try recently on a Tuesday 2 for 1 night and so glad we..."

Ali Moke

"Nice food. Calm place on Sunday..."

Karen

"Ash made sure we had everything taken care of on the 5th Dec, was so amazing making everything smooth for our work function, everyone particularly..."

Lia Shelford

"Good cozy place to dine out. Have a good menu with reasonable or competitive pricing. Service is good and you could select your seating on different..."

Eldho Stephen

"My first time here and I have to admit I'm impressed. The menu is simple yet sophisticated. The food is exquisite and full of robust flavors. Their..."

Avikil Nadan

"Had a lunch on weekday. Nice and quiet with open wood burning fire. Good food(carbonara, quesadilla) and coffee with reasonable price. Would love to..."

Young Min Lee

"Good value, friendly service. Basic pub menu - my burger was good (would have been excellent if they'd toasted the..."

Mary Binney

"Really good meals, decently priced. I’ve been coming to the Bank since we were poor students. It’s been a staple date night through our early..."

Kym Moore

"Upon entry we received a friendly welcoming. We were invited to our table and talked to about the different available options. The staff were..."

Ben Mitchell

"Great, filling food and wonderful..."

Stacey Ryan

Lone Star Cafe & Bar Rototuna

73/100 (1537 ratings)

Stir Crazy Sirloin Steak

Ice Coffee Garlick Bread

Steak Meal

Stand by Your Lamb

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Branded Fillet w Mushrooms on Top

Salad

The Star Burger

Chocolate Gateau from the Cake Box in Hamilton

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ten of us visited Lone star for dinner. The place was nearly empty. Lots of seats were available. We had made reservations but we were able to choose..."

Ravi Lal

"Fast, friendly, clean, and well trained staff, (especially Kailah and her beautiful smile). Food was hot, fresh and timely. Well done Lone Star. I'll..."

Terry Dunlop

"Well worth a visit, unfortunately they were out of BB ribs at the start of the night but the Redneck ribs were delicious and plentiful. Not featured..."

Andre Appleton-Tattersall

"Kailah our waitress gave us exceptional customer service, she went above and beyond for us, even though it was busy she checked on us asking as if we..."

Awhina Horne

"I really liked the atmosphere of this place, very family friendly and the food portions are big, it will fill you up and more. The service is also..."

Lilx Riku

"The food was great however my steak was not medium but more a medium to welldone. I had the Ribeye with the 5 dollar add on and they probably cooked..."

Alex Skeen

"Was super busy, service was meh...... but the food was amazing. My wife and I shared the Lamborghini, my new fav. Highly recommend the food not so..."

Peter Joyce

"I really enjoyed the meal and the waitress who served us was just..."

yelah nai

"Went with a sports team of under 10s, 13 kids. Staff handled it so well! Food was great. Lived up to expectations and memories of enjoying lonestar..."

Roshni Desai

"We come here regularly when we can't decide where to eat. We know the food and service is always amazing. Dixie chicken with the white sauce is one..."

Hoifua Mahe

"Had a great evening here, the atmosphere was great the staff we awesome. The food was great however my wife's meal was cold, we pointed this out to..."

David Wood

"Food was delicious but did take a bit of time, however they did seem quite busy.Our waitress teya (or Taya) was amazing and ensured we were well..."

Sydney Hoffstater

"Food and service were great the lamb was cooked really nicely and very big portions. The only thing that did let it down for me was the chair I have..."

dan hurley

The Local Taphouse

Loaded Fries w Cheese & Bacon Etc Burger and Classic Chicken Burger

Chicken Breast Rolls with Prosciutto

Wings

Beer and Juice

300g Sirloin Steak and Salad and Veges

Accepts American Express

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"Great brewery beer. Good George. I had the IDA which was the best craft beer I have had. Barman was on top of his game. Was only 5 of us in the bar..."

Hannes Senekal

"Great bar, best mussels in town, good value menu, good weekend entertainment and a top crew behind the bar. God knows how many kilo's of mussels I've..."

Gary Anderson

"Great first bar on a friday afternoon straight from work. It has great 1 - 2 piece entertainment, yummy food, cold specialty brews and friendly..."

Nga HiaHia

"Came here after work for dinner and drinks with a friend. We weren't very hungry so decided to order the Thai fish cakes and a deli platter along..."

C.a.weston

"Great choice of drinks and really good food. The staff were lovely and really friendly! The location is great too and the restaurant has a nice..."

Nela Zisser

"The first time ever. We ordered a tasting paddle of 5 beers/ciders which came with a side of pretzels, all for $21. Plus it had a very unique food..."

Allan & Rose Hansen

"the service from finlay was fantastic he offered me a fantastic NZ IPA when i was on holiday last week was a great guy . Well done to whoever hired..."

Jack Estreich

"Was our first time here. The staff is really helpful and friendly and the decor and feeling of the place is awesome. We had food from Eat Burger..."

Conrad Hanekom

"Nice ambience here at The Local and we love how they are attached to EAT 💜 enjoyed our Espresso Martini’s and were well looked after by the..."

Nikki Close

"Very nice place for dinner, the American platter is very well portioned and enough to share for 4 people. I would definitely recommend the $10 mussel..."

Adrian Zhang

"Great place if your hanging out for a beer and burger. Recommend IPA and Dirty burger. Delivery to table is also a little..."

Brett Hodgson

"Ok, it's called "s"moors" or something like that. Apparently it's an American dish. So, you gotta try this if your a sweet tooth. It's dynamite! I..."

Don Thompson

"Friendly staff, good mix of craft..."

Elton Hibberd

"Great service, delightful food and not overpriced. Highly..."

Heather Benson (clovesstory)

"Sheek decor, tasty food, and good service..."

Lavinia

"We are holidaying in Hamilton and really glad we chose this spot for dinner. The burgers were amazing - we had a Big Chief, a Dirty and a kids..."

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