14 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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"This place is absolutely fantastic. The view of the lake and mountains from the patio is outstanding.
If you want to sit inside make a..."
Micheal Edwards
"One of the best place to dine (in the evening) as it is nicely located by the lake. If weather permits, one can dine and star gaze at the same time...."
straw berry
"I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a delightful lunch with friends at TLV in Lake Tekapo, and I must say, it was an absolute treat for the..."
Paul Scoble
"We liked this place so much that we visited two nights in a row! Staff was very friendly and attentive, making sure we had blankets as the night got..."
Jennifer Johnson
"Excellent food and service. The Mt Cook Salmon is a particular stand-out - generously portioned and done so well. The hazelnut crumbing is divine,..."
Isobel Tan
"Just had the most amazing meal, perfectly cooked meat, beautiful flavours and fresh produce! Followed by an equally delicious desert! Highly..."
Dion and Melanie Mayes
"Do yourself a favour and try do a reservation via google even if you are dinning in a few hours time. Restaurant is packed and many walk-ins were..."
Ying Quan
"We had a lovely wedding anniversary dinner on 23 Apr. It was a pretty packed evening but we were well taken care of throughout the evening. All the..."
Vee Wee
"Delicious food! We shared the prawns for entree and then had the duck and lamb for mains. We were both very satisfied and couldn't fit dessert in...."
Amanda Rennie
"The most amazing meals in beautiful Lake Tekapo! The service was also excellent and they were attentive to our children..."
Naomi Turner
"Indeed a great restaurant - sit inside or outside (no reservations for outside so your chance if you have not booked a table ahead) and enjoy..."
Gordon Müller-Eschenbach
"On our arrival here from 3 hour drive from Chc Airport AND 10 hour flight from Singapore... This place was a God send.
Staff were SO FRIENDLY...ALL..."
Eric Effin' P - MTB Content
"We were looking for a decent restaurant open on a Sunday as most are closed in Tekapo and it is heavily pouring. I came to find this in google and it..."
Faye O
"Celebrated an event for my father here.
Delicious entree chilli garlic prawns, main course Confit Duck and Pancotta! Outstanding customer service by..."
usa
"Amazing dinner here on our flying visit through Tekapo. The staff were working double time to make sure they could seat and feed any patrons that..."
Kalinda Plummer
"Is there another restaurant with a good atmosphere and delicious food like this? To be honest, I was surprised when I took a bite. If you come to New..."
James Song
"Excellent diner in Lake Tekapo! Dessert was a surprise with different flavors and structures. Garlic bread was simple but very tasty. The two mains..."
Peter Kok
"Reserved a table online and was subsequently seated in a nice corner sofa. The staff was very warm and welcoming. Everything we ordered was..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Good smoothie and they were able to make a substitution for..."
Lisa Warner
"Open fire was nice, was a bit smokey at times. Wedges were amazing! Pie from pie warmer was cold, fish was frozen. Good coffee, good milkshakes...."
Megan Roberts
"Nice cafe attached to the Tekapo pools. Ordered a smoothie that was fantastic. My daughter ordered a veggie bagel which she said was delicious...."
Sharyn Baines
"Came to buy a souvenir cup and got a free coffee with it. Ordered an almond flat white and it was easily one of the best coffees I've ever had...and..."
Faasalele Malo
"Very nice to relax after some time at the springs, the staff were very nice and the smoothie and wedges were top..."
Trent B
"Meat pies were very good. General Store had wide selection of goodies. Polite and helpful..."
Clare Burnett
"Nice coffee great..."
Brian Norton
"Relax..."
Max Tony
"Great smoothie..."
Robert Glover
"What a great place to sit and have a coffee or smoothie and watch the activity on the..."
"This is a cool place in Tekapo. We had awesome burgers and the staff were friendly and took care in avoiding certain ingredients (due to allergy) in..."
PPN
"The burgers were amazing, great vegan options that the family loved, I have had both their big beef burger and the chicken burger with the plum mayo,..."
Mischa Cole-DeLu
"I was very hungry when I came here and left extremely satisfied. The warm atmosphere and decor was nice and relaxing, but the food was great! Given..."
Michael Davidson
"Our Dog Friday is a great eatery situated in a nice area of Lake Wanaka. The service is friendly and helpful. The food is delicious and looks good...."
Declan Finlay
"Had a wonderful brunch at this charming place. Nicely decorated little hideout with attention to detail design and interesting back story. The..."
SHU YAU CHENG
"Enjoyed my meal here. Friendly guy at the Bar. Food was well priced for large servings. The creamy sauce, pickled onions and Gherkins really made the..."
Andre T
"Amazing place for a lunch or dinner. We ordered a lamb burger, a hotdog and some mouth-watering pulled pork fries. All of the food was just..."
Zhe Ming
"My friend and I walked in late Saturday afternoon. The wait staff was friendly.
The choices of burgers are limited but I think that's good because..."
Teena Thomas
"This place is charming, as well as the food. Came here for dinner and ordered the Outlaw, which is a pork sausage served in a hotdog-style bun, and..."
Marklin Ang
"Came here because the arrogant Japanese Kohan told us to return. Had a burger and chicken wings to start since we didn’t have breakfast.
Freshly..."
Ice Cream
"A great burger place in Lake Tekapo! The food were awesome with good value of money. I think this is the best restaurant in this area. I definitely..."
Qun Xia
"Highly recommended. Tried Faithful burger today (mushrooms, beetroots, onions, tomato) so good. And the Speical soda is absolutely worth a try...."
Hien Do
"Favourite burgers in New Zealand alongside Fergburger at Queenstown. The ingredients in the burgers were really fresh and the patties were so well..."
Brian He
"Such a great place to eat! We had a beef burger, a chicken burger, miso broccoli, and fries and everything was absolutely..."
Shannon Yu
"Vegetarian Burgers were quite good, if you’re a meat lover, you will definitely find a grate tasty burger. Fries are good,..."
Carlos
"By far the best burger in southern hemisphere. Amazing place in the middle of NZ at Lake tekapo. A must visit for foodie. And don't and I mean DON'T..."
Namit Soni
"We got 2 burgers; Rebellious and Good Friday with a side of Cayenne coated fries, all very tastey. Being school holidays and a rainy evening it was..."
Michael Jenkins
"Great food, great service. Would have liked table service and fish on my burger could have done with some salt but that's getting pretty picky! Best..."
Angela Oliver
"Place is great for dinner. Food arrived very quickly. Service was great..."
Marin Ianev
"Great selection of tasty burgers and drinks. Outside and inside sitting area. It was busy but we got our orders pretty fast..."
"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..."
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