We came here on a Monday night for mum's birthday and the place was surprisingly busy which is a good sign (lucky we booked).
This has to be one of the best Lone star franchise in the country, great atmosphere, warm and welcoming.
Ella who looked after us for the night was very friendly and helpful. Drinks arrived quickly. We ordered prawn starter, delicious, garlicky and hearty. Mum had the lamb which she enjoyed it very much. It was tender, well balanced and the mash was creamy and delicious. Lone Star ribs never failed to delight us, it's always the highlight. Both dad and I ordered steak, dad's sirloin was a bit chewie and the fat wasn't rendered properly, which is a bit disappointed. My fillet was nicely aged and I enjoyed the red wine jus and the potato rosti..
Overall we had a really good night, and it's glad to be supporting the local business. Keep up the good work guys!
Had a cup of hot chocolate late in the afternoon. It was very good one. The staff was very attentive. The music was beautiful. I could have been sitting there for the whole evening.......
The service was great and the food is consistently good. You know what you are going to get - really enjoyed the Milky Bar Pud. We had booked a table but we had to wait 25 minutes for it - which was the only let down, but was the first time that had happened. Definitely value for money!
We eat here regularly and never once have we been disappointed. Always friendly service, beautifully cooked steak and a great range of food to choose from. We have travelled all around NZ in the past few years and still think Lone Star Pukekohe does the best steaks.
Food here was good, we started with the Lone Star Loaf, it was nice and the loaf was crusty and warm just how it should be. I had the Maverick fillet and it was cooked nicely. My boyfriend had the ribs, he said they were also very good. The service was good, the only things that I could fault would be that the atmosphere was very loud but that should be expected on a Saturday. And that the food although good is slightly overpriced
Food was great! And the margaritas were amazing! Would definitely go back. Would be five stars but just a tad on the expensive side but the portion sizes are massive. Also the staff seemed a little bewildered Once our waiter went home it became apparent no one really knew who was meant to be serving our table so seemed a bit unorganised. Otherwise was a good night
Its kinda become my goal to visit all lone stars throughout NZ.
So went here on a Saturday night for dinner. The place had a very sauve vibe to it. The energetic and the calmness is separated by two areas namely the bar and the restaurant. The food is as amazing as any lone star I have been to. The only thing worth mentioning is that they should start rotating/changing their menu.
In the pics:
Gin and tonic
Guinness
Cesar salad
Dixie chicken
Banofee pie
Pricewise: $70 for 2
Returns: Double tap on that
Pretty much always my go to when I'm in pukekohe because I haven't found many other good food restaurants like this one! There is lots of space inside, the first few times I came was for lunch so we were seated in the bar area which is much nicer than the General restaurant floor space where they seat you for dinner. Been here over half a dozen times, meals and always very yummy! I always grab something with steak but my partner's tried almost everything on the menu! Price is always expensive, but I suppose you pay for what you get. Meals are huge! Staff are usually pretty friendly too!! :)))))
Great place. The kids loved it.
I had the Nachos and they were particularly good. I would have preferred a little more heat, but i suppose this is a personal preference sort of thing.
The steak fries are quite good.
Went on Sat after visiting the Pukekohe Farmers Market, nice ambience, friendly staff. Ordered vegetarian dishes, happy with quality apart from the quantity provided. Felt price was on higher side. Ordered Martini, glass size was too small for the price. Anyways happy with overall experience.
This would be the second time we have visited Lone Star in Pukekohe and am pleased to say it has been a great experience once again. A gentleman by the name of Ryan served us. His service was exceptional, very polite and humorous. We had the chicken nibbles for our entree, I could have eaten them all by myself THEY WERE DELICIOUS! For main we had the Cajun chicken and The Johnny Cash stash which were both nice. For dessert I could not go past the Milky Bar pudding it was delicious! We will be back for sure.
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It was really interesting reading past reviews of this Loan Star as the negative feedback wasn't at all what we experienced. It wasn't our first visit here either & although some visits have had small issues, there was certainly nothing to stop us coming back.
If I'm picky water wasn't topped up & they ran out of Baileys, but I'd hardly call these deal breakers as these things happen & they were more than happy to help with anything we asked for (we should have just asked for water).
Firstly service - we were warmly greeted at the door & decided to wait in the bar for other friends to arrive. One of the bar staff (I think his name was Zac? He ended up being our waiter as well) was friendly, funny & engaging - just the right amount of cheeky banter.
When our friends arrived we decided to stay in one of the bar booths a bit longer, and then Zac said we were welcome to stay & eat dinner there too as he'd look after us - we were comfy so took up his offer.
We started with the cob loaf which is always delicious - served warm & soft on the inside & crusty on the outside. It comes with garlic & herb butter. You slice it yourself so can get around 5 chunky slices.
For mains we had the chicken burrito - very large serving & went down well. The ribs - again very large serve coming with crispy potatoes & salad underneath. Ribs are sticky with the right amount of meat & marinade. Lamb shanks & steak with blue cheese (cooked medium - maybe slightly over but not so much to be a problem). We enjoyed everything - certainly no complaints & good value. Some of their meals come in a 3/4 size which is a well worthwhile option too.
Desserts wise we had a birthday at our table so Zac bought out a Pavlova tower with a lit candle - a nice touch with the happy birthday song too! This was very soft & marshmallow like. Also the Banoffee pie to share which was nice - chunky fresh banana & a thick toffee. The Moro bar cheesecake (longhorn) is a delicious option too (normally our go-to dessert).
So a great night - made even better with great service. Will be back for sure.
Love Lone Star in Pukekohe 💞 food portions are always big and you can always take it home and yummy food will return again for sure 😊😊😍😍
lone star is the best yum food great service lovely waitress amazing barneys ribs my favourite resturant barneys ribs for life yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Credit where credit is due! I travel the length of the North Island and always look forward to heading to Lone Star Pukekohe when in town! .. Fabulous efficient friendly team...generous portions of tasty, well prepared meals! Looking forward to my calamari there this Friday, the best! A great place to catch up with friends, the perfect place for a family outing too... and love the outdoor/bar area Thank you Jason and Alofa - you have a business to be proud of!
Visited here recently on a quiet Monday night, although have been previously when it has been much busier. The staff were really friendly and enthusiastic (as per usual), and we got seated in a nice little booth. We ordered the entree Ribs, Lamb Shanks, Johnny Cash Stash, Maverick Eye Fillet and a side of Chips. The ribs were juicy and well flavoured with a lot of meat, the lamb shanks were deliciously slow cooked with a very tasty gravy, the chicken (which I have had before) was just as good as I remembered - really nice filling topped with a delicious mushroom sauce, served with crunchy potatoes and a really nice coleslaw salad - and also was a very generous size. The eye fillet was cooked perfectly and the potato bake side it came with was really soft and tasty, and also loved the rich jus. Would only have been improved with a few more vegies on the side. The chips were a standout - golden and really crunchy. I'll be back again for more delicious meals :)
Must Try !. The choice of dining out in Pukekohe has got harder. We now have another great place to eat. We visited tonight along with quite a few other fellow diners eager to try the new place out.
I had the Burrito Ranchero, the other two diners had the Dixie Chicken, one medium and other classic. We were all suitable full and were unable to try a dessert. I am glad that we were not tempted to try the Entree's, other it would have been doggie's bags x 3 !!!
I do think having the bar away from the main dining area is a great idea.
We've been here a few times now, with and without our 3 young kids. So I figured it was time to give it an official thumps up from our family. I have been really impressed with the service we've received each time - really attentive of our children's needs even when it's busy. There is great selection for us and our fussy eaters. I LOVED the chilli lime chicken! And the changing creme brûlée flavours keep my taste buds wanting more. So moist and flavoursome. . Our meals are always yummy. Thanks to all the team for some great meals and some great nights out!
First time there and it was fantastic. Ang looked after us and was friendly, helpful and served what was a delicious meal. Fish was fresh and cooked just right. Steak was delicious and kids meal went down well. We enjoyed the atmosphere which was full of festive cheer. Well done to the team and can't wait to return
Just been to Lone Star Pukekohe for my grandson's birthday. It was very busy, and the music was a bit loud, but definitely family orientated, and very friendly. The food was great, and we didn't have to wait long at all. Our waiters name was is isssack, and he was amazing. He kept coming over to check that we were happy and needed anything. For such a young man, he really made an impression on all of us. Hope he's our waiter next time we go.
First visit to Lone Star Pukekohe, the place was packed and when we arrived it was going to be a 45min wait for a table or the waitress suggested we sat in the bar and had our meals there, I liked the bar better as it was quieter compared to the restaurant. We weren't forgotten and shortly after we sat down, the waitress came to take our orders.
Salt and Pepper Calamari - Honestly, one of the best salt and pepper calamari en-tree's Ive ever had. It was fresh, it was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious.
Both my partner and I had the Rib-eye steak cooked medium rare, again it didn't take long to come out and steak was cooked brilliantly. The garlic butter was awesome, the meal size was HUGE.
I really enjoyed my night here and we will definitely be back again soon.
Keep up what your doing, don't get people interested and drop the standards.
What a fantastic addition to Pukekohe and by far the best Lone Star I have encountered. The service is amazing and so Pukekohe-style, country friendly. The food was excellent and our family evening a lot of fun. Where else would the whole restaurant join in every time Happy Birthday was sung at a table?
Excellent place with truly great food and great service. Great atmosphere. Unlike the other Lonestars this one is actually quiet so you can hear yourself speak. Parking wasn't an issue and the food was truly amazing. Service was the best I've come across. Keep up the good work. Will definitely come back.
Great experience again. Good to see professional service & environment is back.
Meal was great, checked out the neighbours meals and the pork looked great.
Super cold steinlager is delish.
Meals are 2 beautifully cooked steaks and one chicken fillet.... Yum yum, well done chef!
We like to go there to watch the rugby
A lovely family friendly cafe. We ordered lamb and pork rib. The lamb was good. The pork rib was more a dish for drinking, a little too hard for young kids.
Got in early, seated and menu'd, drinks ordered and received quickly. Got our meals within 15 minutes. Never had a bad time at Lone Star, food is amazing every time! Couldn't remember our waiter's name but he was great, friendly and efficient! Thanks Pukekohe Lone Star 💜
We love Lone Star and this one was great too. Nice and friendly wait staff and quite quick service. The food came quick and was delicious. Will be back when we're next in Pukekohe.
Great outside courtyard atmosphere, fireplace for those cold Auckland nights, watched the League Finals on the tv above fireplace, great service by the bar and waitress team 💯
Although it took a while to receive my drink, it was totally justified because they were really busy and the "Dolly Parton" was well worth the wait. My friends had Mango margaritas or martinis. Thanks team.
Extremely good food and service.. will be back for sure..
Great customer service and I loved my meal! Thank use
Thank you Team for the Awesome Experience, we booked my uncles birthday here for 20 people, the staff are very friendly and chef is on point. Yummy food and warm welcoming environment. Music is great! Thank you Beth and Team. We will be back. 10 stars from me.
It was great food. The staff were great when it came to bringing out the birthday cake. It
was a group of staff came over carrying the cake and singing the happy birthday song that was really lovely I've never seen that before keep it up. The only bad thing is we booked a table for 7pm but we had to wait over an hour to get a table and that was in the bar part. If we hadn't of taken a b/cake in we would of gone somewhere else.
Six of us came to the restaurant without a booking. The restaurant was full so we were given the option to go into the bar to a booth, which was great. The food was absolutely brilliant (and the coffee was beautiful) - we could not fault it in any way whatsoever. The waitress was excellent!!! We will definitely be returning. Thank you.😊
Amazing dining experience, excellent service and amazing food.
Loved our meals. Bit loud when we arrived but when seated, found it was fine. Little expensive but not something we do often. Very enjoyable. Thank you & like to commend the chef/s. Delicious.
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