Best Pork in Lake Tekapo

8 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
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Bar
European
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Contemporary
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
Salad
Chicken Wings
Fish
Wings
Chocolate Mousse
Pork
Duck
French Toast and Coffee
Pork Belly
Salmon
Kumara Fries
Venison
Gnocchi
Angus Beef Ribs
Chocolate Orange Mousse Au Chocolat
Wine
Zangi Chicken
Whisky
High Country Lamb Shank
Brisket Burger
Ribs
Shoe String Fries
Curry
Burger
Stuffed Courgette
Beef
Slow Roasted Lamb Shank
Chicken Wings
Buffalo Cauliflower
Beef Cheeks
Tofu Noodles
Croquetas
Lamb
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
Bar
European
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
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
Bar
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Kiwi Breakfast
Pork
Stone Grill Chicken Lamb Beef
Cocktails
Scooby Snack Cocktail
Affogato
Salad
Spiced Mulled Wine
hot chocolate
Garlic bread
Salmon
Grilled Salmon
Monkfish
Fish & chips
Wedges
Cheesecake
Ribeye
Fish & Chips
Beef burger
Lamb Rack
Sandwiches
Toastie
Cheesecakes
Burger
Steak on a Stone
Steak Sandwich
Iced Chocolate
Caesars Salad
Beef
Eggs Benedict
Lamb
Fish and Chips
Fish
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
European
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
Brunch
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
Dark Sky Diner
Dark Sky Diner
85/100 (583 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
International
South American
Argentinian
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Canneloni Vegetariano
Seafood chowder
Mussels
Straight Fries Bucket with Aioli and Tomato Sauce
Salmon
Espresso & Salted Caramel
Ribs
Oat Latte
Hamburguesa Doble
Sandwich de Cerdo
Burger
Carne Con Ensalada
Lamb
Pork Ribbs
Pork
Salad
Pizza
Beef
Cocktail Spécial
Flat White
Traditional South American Empanadas
Cappuccino
Baked Vrue Starter with Bread and Sides
Tomahawk Steak
Sit down
Argentinian
New Zealand
European
South American
International
Reservations
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Wine and Beer
Takeout
Parking Available
Street Parking
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My partner and I enjoyed our experience here. Apparently the pork ribs were 5/5, super tender and good portion size. I had the vegan pasta dish which..."
anna cochrane
"Honestly speaking, we didn't have much choices for restaurant while visiting such a small town. We're lucky to come across Dark Sky Diner. They don't..."
Sara KOMOLSIL
"Amazing place to explore,i didnt experience the dark sky but i will visit again for that experience.I had an amazing strowberry milkshake which is..."
NIDHI (Nids)
"Came to check this out Sept 16 late afternoon with a plan of booking us for dinner later at night. Beautiful location, great atmosphere and the..."
Plant Lady
"First time in this relatively new restaurant and we enjoyed so much that we decided to dine the next evening as well. The lamb rack was marvellously..."
Hector Wong
"Title: Culinary Delight at Dark Sky Diner - Lake Tekapo's Finest! Dark Sky Diner in Lake Tekapo offers an amazing dining experience that stands out!..."
Alan Liew
"The food was amazing! We ordered the lamb rack and salmon dishes. Both were melt in your mouth delicious! Awesome views, great vibe! If we lived..."
Jackie Berger
"Fabulous meal. Happy kitchen and great service. Tasty value for..."
Gavin Harris
"Awesome place to dine or have a cup of coffee. Great service, food and atmosphere is top notch, can't recommend it..."
Ivan Ho
"If you are in town... This is the right place for you. Staffs are nice, food is..."
Supat Imyoo
"Had a wonderful dinner here on our first night in Lake Tekapo. Unfortunately the rainy/cloudy weather obscured our views of the beautiful mountains..."
Andy
"Tasty food, friendly service, served with a million dollar view. We'll definitely be..."
Missa Amin
"We always enjoy dining at Dark Sky Diner when we stop at Tekapo for a stretch.. Food is amazing, service is great with the view of the lake and the..."
Faye O
"We came by for dinner when we were in Tekapo on a Monday evening. They were quite busy and we did have to book to secure a table. The restaurant is..."
Benedict Uy
"Food was overall good. We had the pasta of the week, creamy mushroom and spinach fettuccine and the salmon. The meals were tasty. If doing the tour,..."
Melissa
"They were understaffed when we visited but you wouldn't have known given the amazing service. The food although pricey, it is a tourist town, is very..."
Stephen Burrows
"Brilliant food, brilliant service, struggled to not give 5 stars, but not perfect. If i could give 4 and a half stars i would. Started with pizza..."
Daryl Shuttleworth
"Dark Sky Dinner was a very wonderful place to experience! First of all the view is amazing! The atmosphere is not like your usual dinner, it was..."
Tamara Newell
Kohan Restaurant
Kohan Restaurant
85/100 (6856 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Sashimi
Pork Katsu Don
Lamb
Salad
サーモン丼
Fish
Crab
Wakame Udon
Sashimi
Pork
Tuna
Beef Fillet BBQ
Salmon Sushi and JFC
Udon
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Salmon
sushi
Miso Soup
Fish Soup
Beer
Edamame
Teriyaki Chicken
Salmon Sashimi
sake
Fondant Au Chocolat
Prawns
Green Tea Ice Cream
Salmon Don
Agedashi Tofu
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Japanese Fried Chicken
Tempura
Noodle
Tempura Bento
Bento (Lunch Box)
Beef
Crème Brûlée
Tataki
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This lovely restaurant is tucked behind all the other restaurants from the main highway. The food here though is delicious!The staff are lovely..."
Janet
"Decided to come here after looking at all the restaurant menus in townand found this restaurant provided us with the best menu. Unlike other..."
Rosemary Young
"Fantastic food, fresh tender sashimi, very good sushi, crisp and light tempura, attentive service, BYO, nice views.Pretty awful decor though,..."
Paul O
"Lovely, friendly service, delicious, freshly cooked food. LOVED the deserts. A delight to dine with magnificent view of Lake..."
Petra
"General not bad, really enjoyed my slightly overpriced and under portioned but nicely done Katsudon and tempura sets, the flavor is surprisingly..."
Carl K
"The view is mesmerizing, and that's the first thing I noticed on entering restaurant. Quite a busy place with tourist groups. Lots of banto boxes..."
Saw Yu Mon
"Love the salmon sashimi and bento! I ordered the Natto Tuna Don, it’s really nice! Sushi was amazing too! Strongly recommended! Definitely..."
Teresa H
"I highly recommend the Salmon sashimi or Salmon Don. The Salmon in Lake Tekapo was different from what I usually had back home. The texture and taste..."
Jiak Pa Liao
"The dishes were generally well portioned and very fresh with great quality. Had the bento box and although it was more on the pricy side I felt that..."
Timothy Lim
"Mentioned often - and we can confirm - this is one of the best restaurants in the region. It get busy fast so you need to call ahead and book a table..."
Gordon Müller-Eschenbach
"Foods is nice, shop is often full, recommend booking in advance. Always go for their bentos and also beef tataki. Salmon sashimi is fresh and..."
Tan Qi Zhi (Tomo)
"Had the Tempura Bento $53.00 Throughly enjoyed it, with a nice Riesling Central Otago. Looking forward to going..."
Margaret-Ann Jenkin
"Awesome Japanese restaurant. Staffs were friendly. Good service. Food were on point. Totally, captured my belly. 😋 would recommend for..."
Jason Tan
"One of the few restaurants that are still open at night, Kohan gets packed very quickly and we did have to wait approx 15-20 minutes to get a table..."
Richard Z
"We had take away during our stay. Ordered over the phone without any issues. We had Kohan Bento box and Teriyaki chicken Don. They don‘t include..."
ATGC
"if you stop by Lake Tekapo, Kohan is a must go. Been here multiple times, and the food never disappoints. The Kohan Bento (NZD$34) serves up amazing..."
Nicholas Lee
"Ended up in Kohan when other option was closed. We're glad we did!! Wanted a view of the lake, and they gave us a window seat. Food was very good,..."
Harvey Gaskin
"I’ve eaten out many restaurants before, but I have to say the staff here are the best I have ever seen. They pay attention to every little detail,..."
Chanmala HOMESANA
"Katsudon is surprisingly good. Looks like they used pork chop with decent thickness. It is juicy and its sauce is well balanced with appropriate..."
Alexis Hu
"Service is very speedy. The chicken teriyaki and veggie tempura were OK but not really special. Prices are reasonable, especially for a resort..."
Jan Davis
Lake Tekapo Rakinui Restaurant
Lake Tekapo Rakinui Restaurant
82/100 (175 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Duck
Salmon
Cheesecake
Cheesecakes
Lamb
Pork
Beef
Dumplings
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Family style
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Wine and Beer
Accepts Mastercard
Parking Available
Accepts Visa
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
Reflections Restaurant
Reflections Restaurant
82/100 (1394 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
French Toast
Nachos
Shrimp
Eggs Benedict
Steak Sandwich
Pasta
French Toast
Kids Crumbed Fish and Chips
Salad
Toasts
Soup of the Moment with Bread & Butter
Duck
Cakes
Nachos Beef & Chilli Beans
Calamari
Boul of Fries
Calamares
Salmon
Lamb burger
Lamb
Garlic bread
Pesto
toasted sandwich
Burger
Fish
Fish & Chips
Lamb Shanks
Pork
Eggs Florentine
Pulled Pork
Curry
Seared Salmon
Beef
Chicken Burger
Spicy Calamari
english breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Pancakes
Blue cheese steak
Pancakes
"We had a stopover at Tekapo and we were so hungry, had a quick lunch at this cafe. Service is good and quick, staffs are friendly and I had my light..."
Faye O
"Had dinner on a Wednesday night, inside was fully booked but we sat outside and had a great meal. Superior quality, quick and friendly service...."
Matthew Stuttard
"Reflections cafe & restaurant in Lake Tekapo offers a delightful breakfast experience that caters to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. The..."
Ab S
"One of the best coffees I've had in New Zealand! They were accommodating to dietary restrictions and they also have the most delicious slices! I sat..."
Grace Dixon
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reflections Cafe & Restaurant at Lake Tekapo is a true gem! The food is exquisite, and the view of the lake is breathtaking. A..."
Khasseli Tanuwijaya
"Cozy pub near Tekapo lakefront heated with a wood fired stove. The burger was delicious, with a bit of spice. The pork serving was massive but a..."
G Lim
"I cannot fault this place. We had breakfast and it was delicious. The shakshuka was particularly amazing. Presentation was spot on, atmosphere was..."
Jessica Anderson
"Very good price. Beautiful ambiance. Friendly staffs. Delicious food..."
gosmami
"Friendly staff who were attentive. Venison tart best coked meat ever by hubby’s rating! Fabulous chicken..."
Silver Pieces (Charlie)
"Loved its punny jokes about coffee, food's great, its location.. its parking space. Lovely and friendly service staff..."
Jolyn Fang
"Good food, professional staff, reasonably priced for the area, nice atmosphere, warm in winter conditions. Would..."
Timothy Mora
"No exaggeration, these are the best bacon and eggs I’ve ever had. Incredibly friendly and caring staff (thanks for all the surviving New Zealand..."
jac
"Incredible food, very good price. The staff were friendly and helpful. The portions are generous and the red velvet molten cake was..."
millie Levermore
"A great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Love their sizzling pork and..."
Jess Tato
"Absolutely delicious coffee! Thanks to the lovely ladies behind the machine, fab service even though you were super busy! Can't wait to come back..."
Amanda Marshall
"The service was exceptional - friendly, welcoming, prompt, despite being during busy lunch. The food was delicious & exceeded expectation. The..."
J C (Jamgirl)
Thai Tekapo
Thai Tekapo
78/100 (859 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Pad Thai
Curry
Green Curry
Red Curry
Fried rice
Pork
Noodle
Beef
Dumplings
Chili
"Very good prices and excellent food!! We were lucky and did not need to wait long for a table - the restaurant provides water. You will to order at..."
Chris SG
"We ordered chicken fried rice, tofu green curry and Gyoza Vegan.. it's awesome. Real authentic..."
Priti K
"Our visit to Ramen Tekapo left us thoroughly impressed with the quality and taste of their food. The Laksa Chicken dish was a true standout, with its..."
Rajat Battan
"Busy Ramen restaurant, ramen is great , but a little bit too salty. But it’s good for a Japanese restaurant in New..."
Vivianne Lin
"Acceptable waiting time (~30m) during the peak hour 6-7pm. We ordered Spicy Miso Ramen, Gyoza, takoyagi, Chashu Ramen and Red Curry w rice. Chashu..."
Thanit Chanjarhatpong
"The sashimi was incredible, and the rest of the food was very good except the squid. The squid was a little bit of a let down, very rubbery...."
Benji Knight
"Stop through here on your way from Mt. Cook to Christchurch. Honestly, some of the best takoyaki I have ever had. they use a smaller diameter pan..."
Andrew Kumar
"Besides Japanese and Korean cuisine, we also tried the Thai food here. I personally think that the Thai food was good. The fried rice with chicken..."
c ph (Pink Gardenia)
"Tried their tonkotsu ramen ( added extra egg and cha su) and pork/cha su fried rice. Food was very flavoursome, however might be slightly salty to..."
P T
"Great chashu ramen, and the chashu was so thick and delicious!! A little gem in Lake..."
Tesh
Jade Palace
Jade Palace
70/100 (777 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Lamb
Fish
Fried rice
Pork
Sweet and Sour Pork
Beef with Mixed Vegetables
Crayfish
麻婆豆腐
Won ton soup
Chicken with Broccoli
Stir Fried Cabbage
Stir Fried Lamb with Coriander
Sad Steamed Prawns
Stir Fried Chicken Ho Fun
Noodle
Sliced Steak with Seasonal
Beef
해물 야채볶음
Chili
Ribs
Prawns
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Mid-range
"Was pleasantly surprised. From the outside the restaurant looks pretty dodgy but the food is actually alright. Everything is on the salty side but..."
Dason Wong
"Jade Palace Restaurant in Lake Tekapo is a true gem for authentic Chinese cuisine! 🥢 We ordered a spread including sweet and sour pork, kung pao..."
Alan Liew
"We’re a Singaporean couple on our honeymoon. I’m soooo glad we decided to dine here despite the bad reviews on Google. Most of the bad reviews..."
Yu Hui Han
"Went on a weekday night, was really quiet and food was decent. Hot and sour soup a little too peppery, could do with less pepper. Overall pretty..."
Conehting
"I was hesitant to try it after seeing the not so good review, but went ahead because we were craving for Chinese food. We didn't regret the decision...."
Chee Wee Gooi
"surprisely good chinese food. the 回锅肉 was very good. everything else we ordered was good too. the white rice was the best i ever had outside of..."
Woon Yang Ng
"“AWESOME FOOD, LOVELY STAFF”. Me and my husband just came today to eat our lunch. We were hesitant at first coz of the reviews but then we still..."
Donna Resuello (VLOG)
"Nice restaurant. We came in last minute with 34 of us as tour group. For me and my wife we ordered the mixed vegetables, wanton noodle soup and fried..."
FRan
"Despite the reviews we headed to Jade as we were craving Chinese food. They did not disappoint. The food was flavorsome, and service prompt. We..."
Raksha Lakhan
"After seeing the low stars we were hesitant but I read through the recent reviews and we decided to give it a go. Let’s put it this way, I never..."
Monica D'Alessandro
"The food was excellent! Each dish was very full-filling and delicious. The staffs were very nice and fast. So many choices from the menu and the..."
Hanh M. Nguyen
"Very nice food even for a Chinese person, very..."
Li Elaine
"Food is really good. Portions per plate are for literally for 2 people. We enjoyed our takeaway of prawn fried noodles, vegetables fried rice and..."
Pragya Nandan
"When we reached the town it was late and this was the only restaurant open. Highly appreciated the manager who accepted our request and take our..."
Abhishek Pathak
"Revisited after 5 years. Portions have become a bit smaller. But nice food nevertheless. Had a lunch with Family. Good tasty food. My expectations..."
Sabyasachi Banerjee
"Despite closed after lunch they offered takeaways at 300pm. We were so hungry! And we took it to for a picnic in our car with the amazing serene view..."
Wanderlust Chef Sawarto