European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Lake Tekapo

3 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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Blue Lake Eatery & Bar
Blue Lake Eatery & Bar
89/100 (1003 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Bar
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Drinks
Brisket Burger
Ribs
Chicken Wings
Chocolate Mousse
Curry
Burger
French Toast and Coffee
Kumara Fries
Beef
Angus Beef Ribs
Chocolate Orange Mousse Au Chocolat
Chicken Wings
Zangi Chicken
Beef Cheeks
High Country Lamb Shank
Shoe String Fries
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Pork
Wings
Pork Belly
Duck
Stuffed Courgette
Venison
Salmon
Slow Roasted Lamb Shank
Gnocchi
Buffalo Cauliflower
Wine
Tofu Noodles
Whisky
Croquetas
Sit down
Bar
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"One of the most fantastic restaurants in the area. Attentive and fantastic staff. Food was delicately prepared and delicious, you can taste the..."
Harry Ryan
"My partner and I chose this venue by random and it did not disappoint! The service was fantastic and helped with recommendations, and the staff were..."
Rem Talen
"This was an amazing find! A bunch of us shared a few sharing platters which was good value for the price. There was a huge lamb shank, one slice of a..."
C Lim
"Had an exceptional dinner here with my partner. Cannot fault the service, staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was spectacular,..."
Madeleine B
"The food was great! The starter and main course were excellent and the portions were perfect too! Our wine was also delicious and the perfect..."
Peter Dornheim
"Fantastic place for dinner! Our waiter Michael was a super fun and wonderful person 😊 Food was exceptionally good! Definitely a "must-do" when..."
Lester Quek
"A really nice meal here, great depth of flavours. Staff were super friendly and helpful. A wee bit pricey but we enjoyed the food and experience...."
Dion and Melanie Mayes
"We had dinner at Blue Lake - and was extremely satisfied with the meals. The three of us took a shared a platter, had a blue cheese - pear salas and..."
Enikő Bencsik
"Popular place here for a good eat at Lake Tekapo. We had to make a reservation for the next day as it was already fully booked the day we arrived...."
KP Lau
"One of the few eateries in the area that opens till late. Best to make a reservation in advance to avoid disappointment. We didn’t reserve but were..."
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Mackenzies Cafe Bar Grill
Mackenzies Cafe Bar Grill
87/100 (2560 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Bar
New Zealand
Bar
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Wedges
Cheesecake
Kiwi Breakfast
Stone Grill Chicken Lamb Beef
Ribeye
Fish & Chips
Scooby Snack Cocktail
Beef burger
Sandwiches
Spiced Mulled Wine
Cheesecakes
Burger
Steak Sandwich
Fish & chips
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Lamb Rack
Cocktails
Toastie
Affogato
Steak on a Stone
hot chocolate
Salad
Iced Chocolate
Garlic bread
Salmon
Caesars Salad
Grilled Salmon
Eggs Benedict
Monkfish
Fish and Chips
Sit down
Bar
New Zealand
European
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"One of the more popular restaurant at Lake Tekapo. Their hot stone steak is quite popular but it’s more for the experience rather than quality of..."
Teck Boon
"Great steak on hot stone! Fresh and tasty 👌 I was there with a group of my Polish friends And all of them have positive opinion on Mackenzies. I..."
Barbara Pokrzywa
"Our server was very nice. Polite and welcoming. Food was also good and the burger made me cry - I was happy to have eaten something so nice. The..."
Eric Effin' P - MTB Content
"I had dinner twice here, the staff was was friendly, always checking if you need anything and the food was very good too. I had their rib eye steak..."
M R
"Excellent food. Ordered the catch of the day, grass fed lamb and high-country stone. The service received was awesome and our friendly waiter Waris..."
bill huang
"Absolutely fabulous meal. We went for the Challenge, which is the rump and eye fillet that you cook yourself on a stone grill. It was exquisite; so..."
Sharon Willett
"We enjoyed "The challenger" sizzling plate which had 2 cuts of beef steak. It was the perfect portion for us and we enjoyed cooking it ourselves. The..."
Mandy Nuttall
"Amazing service from staff, food tastes incredible, good variety of food and drinks on the menu. Would definitely drive to tekapo just for the Creme..."
Nikia Upson
"My recent visit to this culinary gem left me in awe of their exceptional offering, and I simply had to share my excitement. The stone-grilled steak..."
LL
"This restaurant truly impressed me! Their coffee is absolutely delightful, with a rich and aromatic flavor that is simply enchanting. The appetizers..."
Eric Cai
"Lovely meal, I’d go out on a limb and say it was the best salmon I’ve ever had! So deliciously melt-in-the-mouth, and serving it on the..."
Lizzys Vintage Gems
"An awesome stone grill dining experience. We ordered stone grill option and porkbelly. Both meals were delicious good portions. Prices are great too..."
Sammy K
"I understand that they were busy during the holidays but the staff were intially quite standoffish. They were more welcoming when we were seated and..."
Mylin Pantaleon
"After looking for a nice hot soup around the village and not finding many options, we (group of three friends) came across Mackenzies Cafe Bar that..."
Veronika Madlung
Lake Tekapo Rakinui Restaurant
Lake Tekapo Rakinui Restaurant
82/100 (175 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheesecakes
Lamb
Beef
Pork
Dumplings
Salad
Duck
Salmon
Cheesecake
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Family style
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range