Always our family favourite. Customer Service is ALWAYS on point. The manager is awesome! We’ve been in a couple times while it was a full house and can clearly see staff are under the pump. We are always greeted with a smile regardless of how busy it is. Thank you LS Manukau! You guys are awesome. The food is the added bonus to our evenings spent at Lone Star.
Tina Pio Luani-Rod Nansen
+5
Delicious mains! I had the Lamb, wow! I enjoyed every bite, perfectly cooked!! Looking forward to returning!
Nice service, staff very attentive food was delicious we had a big group but everything was all good
It was our first time here (couple of months ago now). I was suprised that the space inside was actually quiet big and looked nice - as from the outside it doesn't look like much. We only came for dessert and really enjoyed it! The staff were very friendly and full of smiles which was very welcoming. Would definitely come back.
Steve, Don and their staff are fantastic. They’re always very welcoming and accommodating. Great food, great service and a nice place to hang out.
Good place to dine with family and friends, came here on a Monday night was bit busy but food was fast and delicious steak was juicy, Jack Daniels dessert is a must when coming here.
Friendly and great staff, loved the little thank you note written on the receipt. What a lovely touch! Had a few mocktails and namchos and it was really tasty. Good location, lots of parking, great drink and food prices and nice staff.
Welcoming greeting on arrival, prompt service. Staff checked on how the meal was. Entree of chicken, shame it wasn't cooked to order, otherwise delicious seasoned sauce, arrived nice and hot. However, I understand the need to pre-prepare some of the food. Main of roast duck a little dry, thankfully accompanied with a yum sauce to provide moisture. Overall enjoyed the atmosphere, great service, and good food.
I love this place.. food is yum!! Barney’s ribs are my favourite.. banoffee pie is to die for!! Staffs are very nice and friendly!! I love eating at lone star, but everytime I go there it’s always busy and the waiting time is too long!! But I still love their food and service
I’ve always enjoyed eating at lone star, the food was good and the service great. The only thing is the wait times, however, they say a busy restaurant is a good restaurant.
The food here is great. I am always down for the Dixie chicken. By the time you get to dessert you are stuffed. But you must try a dessert there, just to top it all off.
Ambience is nice, however those wooden chairs can be a little uncomfortable
Fav Mocktail is served here, the Juice Newton
Lone Star is great! We enjoyed it a lot. They took great care of my 3 year old niece and provided her with activities to keep her entertained.
I had my usual “Johnny Cash”, I would totally recommend this place.
Thursday evening Family Dinner with 20 people. Great experience from when we walked in, until we left. We ordered 2 of The Wagon Wheel Platters & 2 Lone Star Loaves. This was value for money & was enough for all 20 to start out on. This restaurant also allowed us to bring my son's cake in which was so nice of them to do that. Everyones mains were ordered & we didnt have to wait long for all of us to receive our meals. Large servings were a bonus & everyone enjoyed their meals. No Complaints from us about food or Service. Thank you Lone Star for making our Family Dinner such a great experience. We will be back!
Love this place. I always go here with friends and family because they always have amazing food, great service and great drinks. It’s always busy yet the standards never drop and the food quantity is always large. Highly recommend the lamb shank with the mash and the prawns with green salad.
My partner and I came in this evening for our anniversary dinner and had a great time. The young lady Lisa who was serving us was so lovely and her service was great! The food was well seasoned and delicious. Will definitely be coming back, thank you lone star!
Well cooked steak, freshly baked potato wedges and fresh coleslaw. Such a long wait for food but worth it. Sauce is amazing. Very helpful staffs.
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Dined here on a Tuesday night, so it was not a busy place with only a few occupied tables. Staff were attentive and smiley, and they didn't mind my son loitering. The manager was quite friendly too and assisted us to get seated.
We ordered spicy tiger prawns for starter. It had just the right spice for our liking.
My son had kiddie fish n' chips. It had little fish and too much breading.I ordered rib eye steak with Jack Daniel sauce. Steak was well donel as requested, and was juicy and tender. I am not a big fan of red cabbage, so I just hurriedly ate the salad so the bitter taste wouldn't last long in my mouth. My wife ate lamb shank with mashed potato. She said it wasn't bad. Their non-alcoholic cocktails tasted nice too.
We paid $91 after a 20% discount for being a district health board staff. This was a reasonable price in my opinion.
Ambience was quite good with walls decorated with autographed photos of past rugby stars and other notable personalities. Other ornaments give the place a Western/cowboy feel.
Had a awesome dinner date yesterday. First time dinning here food was superb drinks yummy meal was spot on Johnny Cash chix breast to die for. Sirloin steak was to small. Overall looked good and tasted good.
I love the food, but sometimes the food can be small, but yeah its wonderful. Definitely recommend coming here. Ribs are delicious but small for children size.
LoveFoodWithApassion🥗🍸 (Ngata)
+4
Lonestar manukau...i love the fresh little loafs with garlic butter...best starter for me. Had the surf n turf, massive plate with I like. Everything to my liking but my pork ribs was so hard to get the meat off☹ though I tough it out on only one rib. Over all I wasn't gonna take it personal as I know we all have our bad days. But I shall return for a better experience.
We have just Come from The Lonestar and the MEAL..the Service..Everything about the Restaurant was Tremendous and could not be Faulted in any way
I ordered the lamb Trump and my partner ordered the pork Lassoo Hog and for our starter we ordered a beef and chicken fist of pizza (quesadilla basically). Starter was on point. Enough for two and to tie us over until our mains. Our mains came out in a timely manner. Delicious flavours. In the end; food coma. :-D. Friendly/helpful staff. Much improved from my last visit. Coming back soon
Been here 3 times very accommodating staff. We will definitely come back again. The servings are very big, the ribs is to die for if you want the big one you need to have a big appetite or you will not finish it.
Great food excellent service keep up the good work !!!!
First time there tonight for my birthday and we loved it! Food was delicious service was fantastic.The last few times we tried new restaurants were a bit of a disappointment so thanks for a great night and we will be returning customers :)
Ordered the Pork Lasso Of Hog and Rednick ribs.
Pork was the best thing ive ever tasted lol and the ribs were yuum aswel but weren't falling off the bone like i was expecting 😍 but The staff were nice and i will definitely come back 😊 laterrrr
Boyfriend took me for my birthday and honestly, this place made my day even lovelier than it already was.
Our starter (A FIST FULL OF PIZZA™...QUESADILLA) was lovely, our mains (STAND BY YOUR LAMB and ROCK THE BOAT (MEDIUM)) were lovelier and our mocktail was just.. Perfect.
Thank you for a great night :)
I've been to Lone Star Manukau twice this year and both times the food has been tasty, nicely cooked and quick to arrive. But what stuck out the most was our waitress. She looked after us (my elderly grandad, my husband and me) on both occasions and she is an absolute delight! How nice it is to receive such a warm welcome on a miserable rainy night. Grandad in particular appreciates the attentive service with a smile. I wish I knew her name so our compliments could be passed on. (Table 20, 6.45-8pm on 08/06/16).
(I only knocked off half a star because one of our drinks never arrived, otherwise good as gold!)
We went on Saturday night of Queens Birthday weekend. It was very busy. Although you cannot reserve a table you can be put on a priority list, we found a table reasonably quickly so all good there. Wait staff were attentive, but not enough staff working behind the bar to satisfy customers just wanting a drink. Meals are huge, my steak was perfectly cooked, the pork roll, ribs, chicken breast were also very good, not sure what happened with the large wedges you normally get, instead we all got mounds of deep fried potatoes, some were a little over cooked. Will go back agsin
Had a great meal tonight. It's been a while since my mum and I had gone out for dinner and were blown away by the service by Violet. She was rushed off her feet but always gave a 100% of herself when checking in on us. Violet was always smiling, and more than accommodating. As for the meal??? Well, tender, juicy, steak...my mum is very particular how it's done. Often sends it back as most places fail her high standards but my mum thought it was done to perfection. My veggie burrito was just as flavour some. Big thumbs up! See you soon Lone Star!!
It's my first time at Lone Star. Loaf, recommended by those who tried it, was warm & good. I had the "Kiwi Joker" which is Angus rib eye with 2 eggs, chips & coleslaw - steak was very well-cooked. Both Angus Sirloin & pan-fried fish which my friends had, also looked good - however fish still tasted fishy. (Food - 3.5/5; Service - 4/5; Ambience - 3.5/5)
Been to lonestar a couple of times now and they never disappoint. The food at times can take a long time to come out but is well worth the wait once you've eaten. Be warned food comes in big proportions lol
Went for dinner & had the most amazing meal & outstanding service by the waitress Alex. As soon as we were seated she was there taking our orders no waiting at all. When we got our food we were regularly checked by Alex to make sure everything was up to standard & yes it was. The meals are huge & definitely well worth it. We are definitely going back at some stage. It's so nice to see that some people love their job thanks for making us feel welcome Alex & a big thankyou to the manager.
LoneStar in Manukau has improved a lot since the last time we were here a few years ago.
The food was quick, drinks were regularly checked and it was all round pretty good.
Absolutely awesome place! Felt like V.I.P.s! Food was amazing, staff were really lovely and helpful, will definitely be coming back!! Thanks so much to Steve and the staff for the start of a great night out!!! Totally recommend this place!
James Michael Anderson
+5
A totally awsome time & experience 👍🏼😃 right from the get go.
My third time dining at Lonestar Manukau 😃 as always fantastic customer service.
We had a great waitress for the night Olivia, she was very helpful , punctual & had great recommendations on what I should have 😊 I was absolutely satisfied.
I had the mouth watering venison dish with delicious potato BBQ sauce with other sides that Olivia suggested on the special menu, I gotta say 10 / 10😊 everything was cooked nicely to perfection.
Manukau Lone star will definitely be my first choice for another celebration dinner 🎉😃💯
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Dined for dinner on a Monday night with my family! Was busy for a Monday too. The friendly staff welcomed us as soon as we entered the doors, we were taken to our table immediately and seated, was then told another waitress will be looking after us and will be over shortly... This is weird cause the first thing I want when I'm seated is a drink. Our waitress then came a few minutes later offered the menus, was also advised of the specials, soups of the day etc and even the wine of the month. We ordered our drinks while deciding on our main, waitress returned the. To advise the wine I ordered (the recommended wine of the month by her!) was not available.. 😤 Setup and theme is very well done. The outback theme was exciting for my son (6yrs old) and the staff even had colouring activity for him. We ordered venison, baby back racks and steak. Our order took at least 20-25mins to arrive which was annoying as other tables arrived after us but meals arrived before ours! Meals finally arrived and they were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious! Even after waiting so long for our mains we ordered dessert pavlova, liqueur cheesecake n white chocolate lava, which arrived faster and was again well presented and divine.
Amazing menu at a hefty price average meals ranged $30-$40 each. And desserts at $15-$25 + drinks.
Love the staff there but really the food is average nd some of the menu is expensive for its price, also get a proper uniform looking like you work at chip munks fml and put some good natural light thru the place looks like someone could b selling drugs in the corner but other than that a good place to go for dinner.
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We dined here recently with my cousin for my birthday.
We arrived on a busy Friday night and were promptly given a table. I had a wobbly chair that was quickly replaced.
We were told my a waitress that our waitress was busy but that she would take our order for drinks and starters. We ordered Nachos and wine. The wine was lovely and recommended to us as the wine of the month. The nachos were great.
We were approached by another waitress who took our order for Mains. I ordered the Johnny Cash Stash? Was delicious and I loved the coleslaw. The serving sizes were HUGE so great for anyone with an appetite.
We only ever met our waitress twice. Once when we she came out with our meals and we had to stop her rushing off to ask for forks and second when she came at the end of our meals to tell us her shift was ending. We found her service abrupt and felt ignored like she had attended to the other tables next to us more. We decided to get dessert elsewhere because another waitress (the fourth for the night) cleared our table and never offered us the dessert menu until we stood up to go pay the bill.
Great place with a busy atmosphere, the food was excellent but the service could be a lot better.
Arrived and were quickly seated and served with a smile, ordered and the starter (white loaf to share) was nice and warm and fresh, mains were swift to follow and didn't disappoint, although the chicken dish could have used a little sauce with the roast potatoes - beer and cocktail were all good - the waitress was good upon return and we didn't feel rushed. $78 for the two of us Inc the alcohol, not too bad. We'll return for sure...
The food was great, steak cooked to our liking and plenty of drinks at the bar to keep us happy. When it came time to go home they called us a taxi which didn't turn up, so the owner/manager drove us to our hotel - there is no better service than that!
Thank you for your hospitality and again (second time here) for the awesome dinner.
Lone star was the star of the night, baby back ribs so tender and juice was perfectly cooked, honesty I didn't have any room for dessert, the apple pie was exquisite and it hit the spot. Was a little disappointed with the beer. Speights triple hop would've rounded off a perfect dinner with friends.
Have been here a few times and never have anything negative to say. The staff are always friendly and the service is always prompt. My only niggle is that I wish the meals were slightly smaller. As a lover of food, I hate that I can't eat it all and that there are leftovers. It's such a crime to see a delicious meal half eaten LOLOLOL
Ribs = gooooooooood.
Marks down are for the environment - the music was too loud, had to shout across the table (although points for the music being in theme). Our waitress was friendly but I think she had too many tables to attend to, so we had to flag her to get her attention a couple of times.
Everyone seemed really happy with their meals though. But be warned: the portions are massive. I got the small stack of ribs and even that was a challenge!
Awesome experience of dining. Arrived around 5.30pm when it was quiet. Excellent service by staff and waitress of the evening including a handwritten note on our bill of thanks. Family friendly. Food was good, not the best I have had but the service definitely made the evening worthwhile. Will be back again.
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There were 14 of our family who dined at Lonestar Manukau on 10/03/14 for my dads birthday. Overall the experience was excellent & our waiter Hayden was the best waiter I have come across. He knew the menu & what was in all dishes that people asked about, & when he had completed taking our order, he read each one back & knew exactly who had ordered what. This was an great achievement for the amount of orders he took. Our orders all came out one after another & everything that was ordered was received, & Hayden kept coming back to check on our table to see if we needed anything else. This was the first time for most of us to eat at Lonestar, & we would definately recommend this restaurant to others who want to dine in a large group. My mum & dad who are elderly, had a thoroughly enjoyable time & everyone enjoyed the beautiful food which portion size was great for the boys in our group. Thank you Hayden for organising a Lonestar t-shirt for our dad, we all were impressed with the great service you gave us & your professional & kind nature. Jasmine
Ate here last night and it was a really good experience. All the staff we encountered were happy, polite,friendly and knowledgeable. Because the meals coming out from the kitchen appeared to be huge, we ordered a plate of nachos between us and also decided to share the Dixie Chicken dish. The staff offered the extra plates without prompting. The food arrived quickly, was delicious and plentiful. We took a doggie bag home!
Just visited Lone Star today. Beautiful food, I had the Dixie chicken, have to say it was delicious. The staff were very friendly gave us a booth even we were a small group and kept making sure we were okay.Very impressed. Will go back again.
Excellent waitress, fast, friendly and attentive- given that this was their first time working as a collective. Arrived around 2 or 3pm, didn't book, however we were shown to a seat upon entry.
Food; Yumbo, I ordered the tacos, we had mussels and garlic bread with fries. After this we had coffee's and the banoffee pie was best I've had. It was loaded with cream, fresh banana on a salted caramel 🥧. I highly recommend this dessert. Another whanau member had the cream caramel, which she said was good.
Cleanliness; Overall, ok. Toilets were ok - could do with a good deep clean in my opinion.
Coffee's- unfortunately, they were not extra hot, and there was a disconnect between barista and wait staff.
Prices; Good value for the area and food and service.
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Almost full house when we arrived on a Black Saturday evening. Good we called to reserve seats earlier. Servers were kind and polite though food arrived a bit late, yet again we did have a good bite. Ribs our fav now, the venison also the rib eye were fantastic. Filled our hungry tummy indeed. Be back for more.
Super busy but our food came out pretty quickly and so did our drinks. Our waitress was lovely. The BB King Ribs were divine! We were all very happy with our food and drinks. Finished off with tea and dessert which also came out pretty quickly.
Great place and great food. The manager was very polite and ensured everyone was looked after. We didn't get served though and had to find a waiter, but meals came really fast after ordering and couldn't fault the steak.
Had no offers to order any other drinks or desert so left only after a mains
Will be back!
Great steak and rustic chunky chips covered in delicious mushrooms. Ribs were tasty and huge even tho we were expecting beef and they turned out to be pork ribs. Nice mini pav and ice cream to finish.
It was a busy night and slow service was expected. Nevertheless the staff was very hospitable and were pleasant. The acoustics are terrible in the restaurant, making it so loud and hard to have a conversation or hear the staff repeating your order. Great portions.
Been coming here for the longest time. They are always full. We are group of 5 adults and 4 children. Our table was booked for 6pm. Tonight wasnt that great, service wise. They didnt have enough cutlery on the table, they only serve us with one water jug and they brought out our nachos and garlic bread with no side plates. The kiddy meal, (mini hot dog) is a no. I recommend the prawns.
A restaurant as busy as this should have more staff. It's not wheel chair friendly, you maybe able to get a baby buggy in but it's very tight. Parking is not a problem.
Food at lonestar is always delicious Especially their ribs full of flavour and large portions. Lone Star Manukau is a great branch. Very clean, lots of parking space and excellent location. The staff are very friendly and food is always on point.
Delicious meal. For what I ordered perfectly. 6hrs later im still not hungry. Well worth the cost. Waiter was awesome too. Kids felts n colouring pencils weren't so run down she couldn't really colour. They could do with new ones. very warm inside. Doors could be opened but no dramas otherwise.
Hadn’t been here in SO long so it was good to see a few changes on the menu!Had a lovely hot garlic loaf for entree with calamari very delicious!Mains came out and boy were they BIG!!Love the hearty food that they serve my meal was just Devine full of flavour!Service was spectacular had a cake that I was wanting to bring out staff made sure that after table was cleared that the cake was brought out on a cake stand lit with knife and plates!Great night with the family!Thank you!
Went there for a booked work function. Food was great and arrived in a timely fashion.
The only negatives were always a wait at the bar, one not nice staff member and the little bugs flying around our table.
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