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Huka Lodge
97
/100 (216 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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Prime Roast
96
/100 (958 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast food
New Zealand
New Zealand
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Roasted Pork
Lamb
Lamb
Pork
Large Pork Roast
Roast beef dinner
炸薯仔
左的是燒羊脾 右是燒豬腩
Beef
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Cheap Eats
"Excellent roast pork! The meat is juicy & tender, and the skin is crispy. Comes with apple sauce. Lamp with mint sauce is good too but pork is..."
Yen Him Ho
"Absolutely best roast place I've been too ever!! I've traveled the world and this is by far outstanding! Food is amazing. Best value for money. We..."
K Michelle
"Excellent roast pork and salad sandwich. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely would recommend this place. Food prices very..."
Blair Atkinson
"This place is absolutely fantastic food is nicely priced portions are good enuff for a big moariboy eater.and food very tasty. But really need to..."
Gene Flutey
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Prime Roast and was thoroughly impressed with my meal. The lamb and pork were cooked to perfection - juicy,..."
Luke Chandler
"The shop is always clean, the service is always friendly fast and efficient. The food is definitely worth the price. And it's so filling with so many..."
Sarah-Jane Stuart
"Tasty roast meal with no frills dining at a very reasonable price, doesn’t include tourist tax like many other Taupo..."
Chris Yong
"Great owners and lovely food for the price point,affordable quality. Prime roast is a franchise and i believe this store in particular is one of the..."
H P
"Food was great, prices are decent and their rolls are so delicious and fresh tasting. Like a roast in a French..."
Rachel Henry
"Love there meals But last time we asked for 1 gravy 1 apple .repeated several times they still mucked it..."
Michelle Morrell
Streetwise Coffee
95
/100 (151 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
New Zealand
New Zealand
Breakfast
Café
New Zealand
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Great coffee yet again friendly service form a small caravan next or in a car dealership corner (appears that is a fav position for the franchise..."
Mark Javins
"Excellent coffee and..."
craig mcdonald
"Always good coffee from..."
Samuel Northe
"Best coffee, awesome staff...great place to pick up your favourite..."
Tangia Collins
"Great coffee. Fast..."
Carol Gibbs
"I get my coffee here all the time and the girls running it are always so friendly while making fabulous coffee. Always a very convenient location and..."
Kalli Guerreiro
"Fantastic coffee!!!!!!!!! Perfect temp, 4 shots in the “large” by default, and good flavour! Lovely staff too. Had the blond lady as..."
Danny Yates
"My local coffee place I go way more often than I should great beans and better staff I order black so there's no hiding if it's Burnt or old again..."
martin delange
"Excellent Coffee. Smiley and Cheerful Staff. Fabulous..."
Alan Coyle
"Always the best in..."
Jenna Jacobsen
"Best ever coffee and service.. Super friendly..."
Katie Hart
"So easy, just text your order beforehand, and turn up to collect it. Great..."
Shelly Thomson
"Good people and serve a great coffee...."
Tony Cawte
"Great coffee, friendly..."
Brent Art
"This place has thr best coffee in newzealand . The service from the the staff is brilliant and that's all off them. I recommend street wise taupo to..."
Julie Ireland
"Great coffee, great..."
Norman Jones
"Great coffee. Highly..."
Harry Wells
"The best coffee at Streetwise!! Staff are friendly, even though they get extremely..."
Deb Munro
"Wow, stunning coffee and the staff is very friendly. Pleasure to grab a coffee..."
Albert de Weerd
Spoon And Paddle
94
/100 (6613 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Brunch
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Pancakes
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Lamb Shoulder
Salad
Lamb
Salmon
Pork
Tapas
Tacos
Beef
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
"This is one of those places where you say "that looks nice, we must try it one day". Well finally we did, and it was amazing. Clearly it was once a..."
Steve Drake
"Relaxing atmosphere, good food & coffee. Little one kept amused by outside play area. Fab little place to..."
Karen Beveridge
"Loved the falafel souvlaki - a light lunch packed with fresh ingredients, and frankly the best falafel I've tasted. Great friendly staff, can't wait..."
Ronna Grace Funtelar
"Awesome place, great people, friendly, lovely food and reasonably priced. Keep up the great work!!! I will be..."
Brenden Jacobsen Hss UM
"Lovely staff, lovely spaces and quite simply the nicest meal I've had since arriving in New..."
Margaret Jane Hallford Coleman
"Enjoyed coming here with my girlfriend on holiday. They did amazing gluten free..."
Corey Askwith
"Awesome food and fabulous service. Especially impressed with the way front of house staff talked to a young man with Downs and allowing him time to..."
Traci Liddall
"Breakfast was so good! Staff were very friendly and service was fast, very much recommend a visit here if you're staying in..."
Scott Grindrod
"Very nice and quaint! Friendly,spick and span, nice people nice view over lake and mountain AND yummy food and coffees that are very tasty and NOT..."
Judith Litchfield
"This is the one of my favorite cafe in taupo,i love to come enjoy the hot chocolate and the food. ..and the staff is friendly .�� Love..."
Shiyee Teo
"What a place. Fab food fab service fab location. just..."
Mona El Malti
"Absolutely delicious breakfast � warm friendly service and cosy..."
Jane McCullough
"Awesome food and coffee. Great hospitality. Fab atmosphere..."
Raelean Matthews
"Had lunch here today and it was fantastic! The pulled lamb souvlaki is to die for!!!..."
Krystie Marriott
"Big place, lots of seating and parking. Away from the town centre so quieter. Everyone is very friendly and service is good. Banana milkshake wasn't..."
Karl Chong
"Ordered the French toast, hash stack and waffles. 10/10 everything was fantastic, food, service, atmosphere. Highly recommended and would definitely..."
Brittany Tipene
"Came here on our honeymoon a few years back and it was delicious - I am happy to report there’s still the great same food and service today. This..."
Evelyn Lamble
"The Spoon and Paddle has a nice relaxed vibe to it, and a lot of nice outdoor seating, which was especially good on a sunny day. The food was..."
Michael Davidson
"Stopped in for breakfast this morning. Food and coffee was great, staff are very attentive & super friendly ! Thanks for having us. Appreciated the..."
Arohaina Daniels
"Absolutely fantastic service! The young Māori woman serving us was very polite and friendly! The food was delicious, I ordered the Hash Stack and it..."
Maia Fanning
"Popped in for a quick lunch. Food was great and the burger portion size was really big. Kids lunches were great too, Had to get a doggy bag for the..."
Key Man
"Had a beautiful coffee here and the French toast Coffee was perfect temp and taste French toast Was very very sweet and as a dish very heavy and..."
Mr_Edfudi
"Shakshukah was delicious - the sauce was just a little bit spicy, the flavours were excellent, the eggs perfectly runny and the flat bread was nicely..."
Jasmine Tern
"My first stop on this Road trip up north to highly recommend place called @spoonandpaddle I ordered Waffles 🧇 with White Chocolate and a Berry..."
Mi_Foodie_Guide
Rose Garden Cafe
93
/100 (89 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
"Great spot on a sunny morning for breakfast and..."
Andrew Reilly
"Good coffee, friendly..."
Hugh Mitton
Replete Cafe & Store
92
/100 (4061 ratings)
Quick Bites
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Salmon
Toasts
Carrot Cake
Bagels
Quiche
Pancakes
Cakes
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had a wonderful lunch yesterday which was a public holiday. We had no issue at all paying 10% surcharge for the public holiday (if you've been in..."
Lisa Hill
"Absolutely amazing breakfast yesterday morning, such friendly lovely staff. Highly recommend this for a family friendly dining experience. Thanks..."
Allisa Richardson
"We're low carb and make subs all the time. They were accommodating and really cheerful about it. The food was lovely, chargrilled bacon cannot be..."
Alexander Valentine
"Really impressed by the teapot for my green tea. I drink a lot of tea in cafés and this is the best so far - ever! Good size and the plunger at the..."
Eva Heraud
"Best coffee in town! Delicious focacia for lunch. 10/10 would..."
Brianna Lees
"Customer service is outstanding. Every customers got the same smiles from all staff. Food is amazing. Well done to all..."
Shirley-Anne Johnstone
"Cool cafe with delicious tasting food, kiwis at their..."
Jacqueline Letham
"My favourite place to go in Taupo. Awesome Staff and the service is second to none. Love this place..."
Bridgette Te Tuhi
"Just finished eating your Hangi. Divine. Great cafe and cooking/kitchenware shop. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly..."
Linda Mary Sparklington
"Everything is excellent here. Excellent coffee, excellent food, excellent staff &..."
Paul Dennison
"Awesome staff! Great coffee and food. Highly recommend. Also have cool..."
Shawn Plummer
"My fave spot for anything food related in Taupo. Service, coffee, kitchen 'must haves' and food. What more could a girl..."
Traceylee Hooton
"Couldn't fault this place and food...top notch!! ...bring a franchise to Melbourne...please!! Loved it all..."
Margie Hyde
"While we dined in, I was blown away by the variety of excellent quality sandwiches, rolls, pastries, cakes and other items for takeaway. They all..."
Dane Marcus
"Was just walking in town when i saw this busy cafe. Thought to give it a try and was surprise to see Nasi lemak in the menu. Its not bad and good try..."
Shazlena Shariff
"We stumbled across Replete Cafe by accident and enjoyed the ambience, latte, walnut brownie, and service by Clement. The next day we considered going..."
Hamish Pringle
"Lovely cafe and friendly staff, got the filo pastry goats cheese and spinach. Beautiful. Light and crispy. The shop adjoining is cool to, quirky..."
Adam Friel
"Beautiful food. We had the sardines and Buffalo mozzarella for breakfast. It was beautifully presented and equally delicious. We'll definitely be..."
Kirsten Jefferson
"The person who took our order seemed a little stressed and perhaps uninterested in offering a friendly service, which reflects the 4 stars for our..."
Andrea F
"After searching on Google for a nice little (not a chain) cafe I came up mostly blank. I’m really quite snobby about my coffee tbh 🙈 Then I..."
Amy Earnshaw
"Big assortment of pre made food and a nice menu, salads were imaginative and super tasty, delish eggs on toast and excellent coffee. Also lots of..."
Kamini Rae
"Had a very good brunch here it was hard to make a choice. But we both went for the hotcakes. Coffee excellent on the strong side in case you can’t..."
Rebecca KEENAN
"Cute busy cafe & homewares store - sells gorgeous different stuff. Brekkie was perfect, added smoked salmon on request even though it wasn't a menu..."
Anony Mouse
"Probably the best lunch I have had in Taupo so far. The ginger latte is spicy and warming, the cappuccino smooth and tasty, and both the kedgeree and..."
Margo Lawrence
"Really good service, friendly international servers. Great coffee, try their flatwhite. After 12 yrs in the USA this place delivered on the want for..."
MissMinimish
"We arrived not long before closing, so we were limited to food from the cabinet. It all looked delicious - really well done. My salmon bagel was..."
Kath C
"First discovered Replete many years ago, after a long interlude searched it out again. A little difficult as the signage is very subtle, arrived 5min..."
George Curtis
"Best Mochas in Taupo! Great big breakfast to set you up for the day or if you like Blue Frog Cereal (best by far) for those needing something..."
Stu Hastings
"Busy place at lunchtime on a cold winter's day but warm welcome, warm atmosphere and great warm food inside. We had soup of the day (Moroccan..."
Jon “Buzz” Dunning
"Really lovely food with a more interesting selection than most cafés. Excellent service with a smile (and even a collective staff song and dance at..."
Deryl Northcott
"Great cafe with great service. The cabinet food looked..."
Kris
Baked With Love Cafe
92
/100 (803 ratings)
Dessert
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Contemporary
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Eggs on Toast
Donuts
Cakes
Lemon Curd Cheesecake
Chicken & Waffles
Waffle
Chicken Burger
Doughnut French Toast
Cappuccino
Chicken Tenders and Curly Fries
hot chocolate
Caramel Macadamia Slice
Bacon
Lemington Cake & Tiramisu Cake
porridge
Vegetarian Flat Bread Plate
banoffee pie
Chocolate and Berry Brownie
Egg Benedict Salmon
Sticky Chicken Bento Salad
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Stopped in for a lunch. It was quite busy but tables turned over at a good pace. Staff was friendly, efficient, and helpful. The food came out in a..."
Ryan Nordgren
"Kim created a beautiful cake for my mother's 80th birthday. Looked fantastic and tasted great. Was even better than the inspiration photo we..."
Karlene Robinson
"Love love the coffee! Did not have any cakes but they looked amazing. Service was excellent and..."
Christian Byrt
"Stopped in for Breakfast with the family, staff were very talkative and friendly, the food options available they have something for everyone..."
Shane Millett
"the selection here was amazing. so much to choose from and also cater to GF coeliac too. lovely service and clearly a well loved spot! glad we got to..."
Alice
"Quite a spread of cabinet food, everything looked so delicious and it was hard to decide on what to eat. Very happy with our meal, timely service and..."
Gillian Chong
"Ordered a cake 🎂 and they definitely met the expectations that were asked in the brief thanks team it was amazing. Great response, great..."
Terrie White
"Everything was nice! Even for a late lunch at 1pm the place was still bustling. Had chicken and waffles from the kitchen and the pumpkin tart and..."
Addy Capati
"Went here after the Rotary Club doing a sausage sizzle outside of Pak'n Save suggested I visit this place today after they found out that I was a..."
Rachel Stephens
"Had the most delicious lemon curd cheesecake, scone, and took some fudge home with me. Can't wait to try the fudge, and to stop here in the future..."
Anthea
"What a great spot! The cabinet food is amazing and amazingly presented. The coffee was great. Tasty, well presented and the service was pleasant,..."
Ron Snoek
"Tasty food, sandwiches and tarts, with lots of fancy cakes. Stopped here for lunch and wasn't..."
Philip WB
"Came here for a birthday sweet treat for my mother and I. Told the lovely lady behind the counter it was our birthday and she sang us happy birthday..."
EricaKhatwah
"The food is always great here. On the expensive side, but delicious options from the cabinet and kitchen. Their gluten free options are truly..."
Dean Walker
"Adore this cafe. Must stop when travelling through Taupo. The cabinet display is a visual feast. Amazing quiches, pies and sweet treats (sooo many to..."
Justine Allen
"Easily one of the best bakeries I have ever been, perfect food and the sweet stuff are just works of ART! So beautiful! And the service perfect as..."
Jack Lok
"Delicious coffee and a great place for lunch. The chicken burger was awesome (and huge). Vegetarian flatbread plate was beautifully presented and..."
Carel Jobsis
"Ordered my wedding cake with Baked with Love. They were so helpful and answered all of my questions while also making great suggestions in designing..."
Shanae Taylor
"Stopped in to grab lunch on the road, and were absolutely thrilled. My husband is a coeliac and there is a wide range of offerings, both sweet and..."
Connie Boston
The Wholesome Kitchen Ltd
92
/100 (325 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
"Going to give benefit of the doubt. Had the bagel, smoked salmon and cream cheese but it was only toasted on outside of bagel so it was a doughy..."
Stan J
"I enjoyed it! Fast service and a nice view of the lake with Tongariro and Mt Ruapehu in the background. My coffee was good and flavoursome. The..."
Ramon
"Love this cafe. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Chef did me scrambled eggs specially. Food and coffee was delicious. Right by the lake...."
Eddie Peel (Ed)
"Nice wee cafe on Lake Taupo. We got a banana cake and sausage rolls to split, both were pretty yummy. I also got an Americano which was nice. It's..."
Nicole Down
"Great little spot along the lakeshore for breakfast. The hash stack was tasty and coffee was well made as..."
Birgitta Caspersen
"Had the "Classic Hash Stack" ....YUM! - tha table number says it all (& so does my friends face 🤣) Thanx Paula 👍 ...great location &..."
Sean Deasy
"Just came here for a coffee and a quiet place. This was the perfect place to be at...."
Joy
"Beautiful cafe with stunning views. Great coffee, food and..."
Mark Titley
"Perfectly poached eggs, fabulous view and good coffee. Friendly staff and fast service and fast wifi! A wonderful spot for a relaxed and delicious..."
Francesca’s Flowers
"Great food and..."
Jerry Liu
"This place is simply the Best. The whole feel of the cafe is inviting, good quality and food made with loving care. The best hot choclate...according..."
Anne Bengtsson
"Love this place..Renee makes nothing but the best food in town 100%..yummmm..."
Conrad “Connie” Utiera
Industrie - French Kitchen
91
/100 (2061 ratings)
Quick Bites
French
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
French
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Venison pie
Vegetarian Burger
Mince pie
French Omelette
Almond Croissant
Coffee Cappuccino
Pain Au Rasin
Beef Baguette
Passionfruit Cheesecake
caesar salad
Quiche
Pancake
Eggs Benedict with Salmon and Avocado
Doughnut
Falafel Baguette
hot chocolate
Toasted Chicken
Lemon meringue
Cheese Scones
Salad
Sweet Corn Fritats
Café
Café
European
French
New Zealand
Seating
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice food and prompt service. A very busy eaterie at lunch time on a Saturday. I sat outside which was a bit quieter and gave a bit more room than..."
Lia T
"This is a find! I thought Google maps was directing us to the gas station but to my surprise we found this amazing French cafe. I wanted a croissant..."
Ben Fernmoor
"Beautiful cafe. Coffee was spot on, on par with the best I've tried in Melbourne. I had the pancakes & they were perfect! The pink macaroons were a..."
Patrick Geraghty
"Bearifull food ! One of the best bakeries we tried in NZ ! Definitely try the beef baguette..."
Michal Kanuch
"Great selection of food with care and quality showing in every item, beautiful presentation. Was also quick to grab a Yum scone & coffee on the..."
Anony Mouse
"Great cafe, lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff, quick service and a wide selection of pastries and..."
Sheira Chan
"First stop here and what a find. Fantastic atmosphere, daily newspapers, various indoor / outdoor seating options and great food and coffee. I had..."
Larry Carne
"Mmm…..if I was into sweet and pastry….but caesar it was. For how busy they were, they did well. But someone, please re-design yr..."
Seonie and Brad
"Great location for a treat on the way out of Taupo. A variety of everything, coffee is very nice and fast for takeaway when it is busy. Croissants..."
Irina Iris
"Absolutely beautiful array of cabinet food and my husband ordered the Eggs Bennie with bacon and a side of creamy mushrooms and said it was the best..."
Little Later
"The best coffee and the best snacks. The lamb Pattie on my organic burger was excellent. Hard to get a seat in such a popular cafe but absolutely..."
Christopher Moad
"A huge selection of the most amazing food. Gluten free is well catered for. If you’re really hungry, I highly recommend the big breakfast. The..."
Dick Mc Schizz
"Our group of 9 had a quick stop on the way to Berm Buster. Ordered off the menu and received our order quickly. The eggs bene was delicious and the..."
Mel Bartlett
"Great place , great food , wonderfull..."
גדי יצחקי
"The food is some of the best in Taupo, the bread is second to none and we thoroughly enjoy eating here. The only downside is the location, there's..."
Midge I
"Great place to stop for Kai. Really good range of gluten and dairy free options, that taste amazing had a nice texture and weren't dry. Definitely..."
Rachel Garratt
"This is an absolute favourite! Fabulous range of delicious food and great coffee. The staff are always really lovely (tho I don't like being called..."
Kathy C
"love the pastries and sandwiches (Chicken Fougass), so tasty and filling ☺️ i cant wait to go back and try other..."
Grace Villamor
"Another of a great selection of cafes in Taupo. The food is great, both cabinet and kitchen offerings. Caters for those with keto and gluten-free..."
Dean Walker
The Lucky Lizard
91
/100 (691 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
New Zealand
Pub
Grill
New Zealand
Pub
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Sit down
New Zealand
Pub
Grill
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Love our local and people watching when here. Everyone is always so friendly. Haven’t tried any food yet but definitely want to at some..."
Em Jenner
"Casual pub. Good customer service, staff are friendly. I have ordered lamb shank and my bf ordered steak. Great portions and tasted great. Good money..."
Olga Zavartseva
"Great little local bar with a happening side room full of lucky..."
Tracy Carter
"Some days all you want is a G&T and a cheese and onion toasting and these people did an awesome job on..."
Karen Neale
"Friendly, excellent food and prices that make sense plus a good range of beers. Away from Taupo's tourist scene, it's worth seeking out. It's far..."
Archibald Primrose
"Amazing bar very clean, has a huge gaming room and TAB room. Also offers food and a huge selection of drinks not to forget the most friendliest staff..."
moses chong
"Great little kiwi pub to wet the whistle and have a feed. Relaxed and friendly..."
Anthony Thomas
"After having lunch at what is perceived to be one of Taupo top restaurants, where the chairs were far to trendy to sit on, the pork belly still..."
Martin Treadwell
"Not the flashiest place but bar staff were really nice. Arrived after last call and he still served us all and held off closing so we could have a..."
Mason Formentin
"Always friendly welcoming staff. Kid friendly restaurant which we..."
Shelley Gear
"Great place to chill out awesome friendly customer service. I love the pool table. Family friendly..."
Kerry Kalolo
"Excellent local - SO glad we dropped in there. Food is delicious, staff are friendly hard..."
Nina de Ronde
"I didn't win at the pokies haha nah it's a really nice place I love the..."
zachary young
"Enjoyed the evening, great place, great service..Awesome little place to catch up with friends and..."
ngawai allen-nuku
"Excellent food and service. Nice bar / restaurant with sky TV..."
Keith Marshall
"Great food, awesome staff and location. Live music on a Sunday with a selection of excellent craft beer and..."
Chase Malin-Tapuke
"Beatiful bar and Restaurant great atmosphere and delicious food brilliant service..."
Sarah-Jane Stuart
The Cozy Corner
91
/100 (792 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
International
Healthy
Vegan Options
Wine Bar
New Zealand
Cafe
International
New Zealand
Cafe
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Asparagus Tart
Salad
Eggs Benedict
French Toast with Caramelised Banana
Nachos GF
Trim Flat White with Cute Spoon
Lake Taupo Bowl
Raspberry Jelly Cheese Cake GF RSF Dairy Free Vegan D
Piccolo with Carrot Cake
The Stack with Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled Green Tofu
english breakfast
hot chocolate
Granola
Americano
Earl Grey Tea
Pastry
Mocha
Scrambled Tofu
Sit down
Wine Bar
Healthy
Café
International
New Zealand
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely spot. Good food, nice service. The thing I appreciated the most was 1) the small touches to reduce waste, like butter and honey served in..."
Jared Wood
"Cozy little place with great choice of veggie food and alternative drinks. I tried the Shroom brew which was amazing, warm and fluffy with a..."
Elsa Girard
"Nice little cafe! great coffee and drinks options! the service was really patient and friendly! 100% recommended if you are looking for a little..."
Petu Morg
"First time coming here. We normally eat pretty healthy so gave this place a try. We had the lake Taupo smoothie bowl, the stack and the supreme..."
Wilson Shum
"I have an autoimmune condition and there are many places where I can't eat anything. This restaurant was like eating at home. Everything on the menu..."
Zsolt Szilvai
"Fantastic selection of menu items and cabinet food - with lots of options for different dietary requirements. The halloumi burger was juicy, tasty..."
EricaKhatwah
"Great food, friendly staff and cosy location! We first came here for treats, the blondie and fudge are amazing! Caters for all dietary requirements!..."
Mia Barry
"Fantastic cafe, great selection of food to cater to all dietary requirements, lots of vegan, vegetarian, GF and unrefined sugar options. We were..."
theoriginal outfitters
"We’ve come here 3 days in a row, the staff are so friendly! We are sadly not Taupo locals but would be back weekly if we were. All the food is..."
Oana Jackson
"Great food, lovely staff and a cozy, clean atmosphere. Coffee was delicious and they had a great variety of food and drink options for all our groups..."
Kallisto Labone
Classic Espresso
90
/100 (125 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
New Zealand
Hollandaise Sauce
Egg and Toast
Stack Stir Fry
Cappuccino
New Zealand
"Small, clean and quiet cafe in Taupo. Good selection on the menu. The service was a little off as our food kinda just got dumped onto our table...."
The Māori That Bikes (Maori That Bikes)
"You dont come here for flash decor and trendy presentation, but the food is great. Good New Zealand comfort food and a core of loyal local..."
Dunstan James
"Great location - within the city center of Taupo. Nice outdoor seating to enjoy the busy street and to get some sun and breeze. Most importantly good..."
Sajin Kannanchery
"Great coffee, good food. Here in winter and it has a cosy wood burner right in the middle of the cafe...."
Eddie Peel (Ed)
"Good old school bakery selling a range of cabinet food including filled rolls, sandwiches, pies, scones, and sweet treats. Cooked breakfasts and..."
David “Von” Garratt
"Always reliable and delicious. My local breakfast spot when working in..."
Adam W
"Eggs Benedict with salmon was perfect. Mere male ordered old faithful bacon was cooked perfectly Service was efficient and right price for meals this..."
Marisa Neho
"This is amazing service and delicious food. Her chicken katsu with rice was so flipping satisfying made with her fried rice . Looking forward to..."
becs smith
"Good service really good..."
Nathan Pennell
"Great selection of hot and cold foods to tempt even the fussiest of eaters. Awesome customer service and convenient location on..."
Sheree
Social Club
90
/100 (551 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Healthy
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Healthy
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Halloumi
Basket Salad
Chicken and Bacon Fettuccini Alfredo
Seafood pasta
Garlic bread
Hazelnut Crumble
pulled lamb
Eye fillet
Onion
Polenta Chips
Burger
Vegan Fish and Chips
Southern Fried Chicken
Steak Fillet
Calamari
Contemporary
Healthy
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"What a lovely place to go for Ann enjoyable meal. Jas was a wonderful host, and his welcome and attention set the tone for a lovely evening. Our..."
Noel Munford
"We have only had the breakfast at Social Club Taupo so when my partner said we were having dinner here we were very excited as our past experiences..."
Des Angel
"Amazing dining experience - gorgeous view, super friendly and accommodating staff (vegan and a vegetarian diners, they answered all questions with a..."
Krissy Dobson
"The vegan fish and chips were absolutely delicious! I was surprised by the apple crumble I thought it will come like a pie but it was good the mango..."
Meir Cohen
"We had only a quick stay at the Lakefront Lodge in Taupo. To our delight, upstairs was the Social Club, Taupo, offering drinks and food, with happy..."
Greg Mortlock
"Lovely atmosphere. Our table was by the window so we had a great view. Our waitress who was from The Rotorua Social Club was very attentive and..."
Atawhai Dudley
"Jas was brilliant. Very attentive and gave us our best dining service yet during our stay in Taupo. Look forward to seeing him again in the..."
Lalita Ploywangboon
"Really fantastic experience. Lots of delicious and interesting vegan options, nice drink selection, good view and superb staff. Exceeded my..."
Pia Alderson
"Very nice restaurant, the vegan fish is very good! I would not normally go on about a salad but also excellent. I would gladly go back again. If..."
Kassie Dwarika
"Awesome atmosphere! We had Kiran as out waitress and her service and smile made our evening even more enjoyable! The food was fresh, delicious and..."
Brittanie Madley
"Hi all.. our 14yr anniversary.. what a awesome experience.. we don't go out to often but was a really enjoyable time and the staff were amazing....."
Ben Wiringi
"We had an amazing experience here today. Food/desert is absolutely delicious, loveeeee the Crispy waffle. and Jas's service is on point, he was so..."
truc le
"Looks out on to the lake. Meals were great value. Service was excellent - particularly appreciated Jes' efforts to engage my 4-year old in our dining..."
Rathy Srikanthan
"Service was great, the two guys that looked after us were so polite and helpful. I loved my Vegan "Fish" burger, my partner said his burger was also..."
Milly Cherie
"Beautiful place to stay! Really enjoyed it here, Because of being a wooden Hotel,floors get a Lil creaky but honestly just LOved it over..."
Hollie H. K.McLean
"Nice place for dinner in Taupo. Food options were adequate, but the beer options were pretty slim and not really craft beer. Staff were friendly. Not..."
Justin
"A cosy restaurant with lots of table seating in the winter a fire place which was on for us in the evening 😀. I ordered the tortilla basket salad..."
Dennis Niu
"This restaurant is providing a level of greatness with the quality of its menu, the ambience and the exceptional service. The management of this..."
David Mears
"Stayed at the lakefront lodge and went here for dinner on the first night of our stay. Such a delicious and delightful experience! From the super..."
Avalon Martin
The Brantry
90
/100 (1545 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Croquettes
Salad
Beetroot Salmon Gravlax
Halloumi
Crab
Free Range Pork Belly
Scallops
Miso Butter
Lamb
Duck
Szechuan Pepper Squid
Fish
Calamari
Taupo Beef Eye Fillet
Pork
Salmon
Lemon Yoghurt
Beef dinner
Ginger Brulee
The Pilot Cab Merlot Blend
Cheesecake
Kaffi Lime Brulee
Curry
Prawns
Wheat Beer
Beef Carpaccio
Beef
Market Fish
Sticky Date Pudding
Confit
Cheesecakes
Crème Brûlée
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Mid-range
"Thank you for the amazing meal and friendly service. The staff here topped on my perfect birthday with your food, service and surprise candle in my..."
Kim Robinson
"Wow just had dinner here tonight ND it was amazing. We sat at the table in the wine cellar room and thort that was just the kewlest room. The waiters..."
Crystal Shelford
"Amazing food and fantastic staff. Couldn't recommend..."
Sophie Hyland
"Superb service, food and atmosphere. Could'nt have gone anywhere better for my husbands 50th dinner. Love, love, loved..."
Penny Kim
"Fantastic night celebrating my Dad and Mum's 60th wedding anniversary with family. Food was amazing and staff so friendly and made my parents feel so..."
Kim Hawkins
"If I could give 10 stars I would. Fantastic service, lovely atmosphere, and the food was to die for! Amazing value for money - we will be back..."
Stephanie Keates
"Awesome restaurant. Meal was delicious. 7 people all very happy with choices. Nora the Aussie is the..."
Yvonne Coates
"I really wish I could give more stars the whole experience was fantastic and the food was amongst some of the best I have had loved..."
Steve Hearn
"One of the best dinning experiences ever Blue steak cooked to perfection! Back for Valentines..."
John Stapleford
"Sooooo delicious The cutest little cottage - cosy fancy English little villa Beautiful food Amazing food actually And such a bargain $55 for 3..."
Amanda Bull
"Outstanding! Totally my kind of food, and amazing value for money. Perfect portion sizes, great service...."
Rebecca Ameriks
"Such a cool place to dine, Food was perfect, service was great and the Restaurant itself was awesome. Definitely will bring our friends here next..."
Tania Whale
"Excellent food and fantastic ambience, friendly service staff - a must visit if you are in..."
Donald Fernandez
"Excellent service and awesome food. Would recommend to anyone...."
Debbie Richdale
"Best restaurant meal we have had in Taupo. Excellent service, great selection and thoroughly recommended. Thank..."
Paul Munro
"Had a lovely experience as per usual at the Brantry tonight. Amazing service from our lovely waitress Abbie and the food was delicious...."
Gemma Mitchell
"Awesome dinner. Amazing food and service. will definitely try again and fantastic ambience. Me and my friends we enjoyed alot� love you guys. Thank..."
Anupama Babu
"Had a table of 5 come to Brantry for dinner. They offered for us to sit in the "cellar" which was a very cool atmosphere and gave a private dining..."
andrew webster
"Beautiful three tier Dégustation where you can choose one of each course. Will definitely come again for the food and enjoyable cocktails. Friendly..."
Jordan
"A Truly Phenomenal and Unparalleled experience..When we arrived we were greeted by the wait staff, this was truly a memorable moment, the young male..."
jacki hill
"How can it be that this Michelin-stars deserving restaurant is not in Cuisine’s top 50 (let alone the top 250). Something is wrong with this..."
Mark Watson
"Found in the Lonely Planet book, it felt like a good dive into the New Zealand kitchen. The staff was kind and made sure our drinks were filled. The..."
Lieke Louter
"Neat qerky idea of turning a house into a restaurant. Good range of alcoholic & non alcoholic drinks. Had the 3 course menu with the eye fillet..."
Dana Patterson
"This restaurant is exceptional. The surroundings are super cosy. Like you are in an old fancy pub in England. Our group was made to feel very..."
Emily Pearce
"The food was pretty good - NZ cuisine. The vegetarian starter was a bit simple though. Take a note that their menu doesn’t have everything on it..."
Karina Kisselite
"What an amazing place! One of the best restaurants in Taupo and North Island. Set up in a house, this restaurant has plenty of space to suit any..."
Andrei Diomidov
"This would have to be one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. I think what really made it was the service, staff were genuinely..."
Sarah Mcilroy
Beaut Bakery
90
/100 (152 ratings)
Bakeries
Quick Bites
New Zealand
Fast Food
Fast food
New Zealand
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Apple Strudel
Pepper Steak Pie
Sit down
Fast food
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We got a number of pies and sandwiches for a Saturday training day. And the food was totally amazing. Everyone commented on how delicious the pies..."
Becci Robertson
"Ordered lunch for 20 worker's on a First Aid course. These people were so helpful and their food was great. Sandwiches cut up as club and all..."
Ian Hill
"Probably one of the most underrated steak & cheese pies I've had, great tender steak, great gravy and plenty of tasty cheese to top it..."
Ryan
"Have the best cheese rolls, but only make 3 packs a day, would like to have more of these. They are great..."
Balinda Lamb
"YUMMY!! Me and my partner stopped in for lunch and we got us a mince and cheese pie, a cream donut. It was so fresh, delicious and amazing...."
Dwayne Cotter
"Sure lives up to its name. Everything beaut. Huge variety of lovely fresh product. Everything named and explained all prices displayed. Only..."
Peter Crawford
"Great lil bakery. Yummy pies & super stuffed sammy’s & the like. Great value for the $$. This is a CASH ONLY establishment so overseas..."
Glen Sloan
"Great Pies, donuts and..."
Dunstan James
"Wow! Great great pies guys. Full of meat with right balance of gravy.The pastry was perfect.Holding the contents rather than ending up on your lap...."
Richard
"Always awesome friendly service from staff always with a smile. Delicious fresh pies and..."
Sarah-Jane Stuart
"So, so yummy. We all (6 of us) had different things ranging from pies to sandwiches to apple turnovers to custard squares and everyone was licking..."
Natalie Cox
"Best saussage roll ive..."
Euge
"Amazing pies, seriously good pies. Full fillings, lots of meat and buttery crispy pastry. Coffee was great too. Extremely pleased with my..."
Oliver Molteno
"The normal excellent..."
Bruce Walker
"Nice food and friendly..."
Tony Steel
"Great coffee, food and..."
Ariana Hunia
"Great selection of prize-winning pies (about 20 different) and cakes. I bought a steak and cheese pie which was delicious and had big chunks of meat..."
Ken Emmens
"Always friendly service. Always great pies and cakes etc. Never goes wrong. And also great coffee. Definetly..."
Tai Taupo
Fast And Fresh Bakery Cafe
89
/100 (956 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bakeries
New Zealand
Fast food
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Cakes
Custard slice
Sandwiches
Cream Donut
Kiwi Big Breakfast
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Fast food
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great bakery in the heart of Taupo. There is a wide range of hot adn cold as well as sweet and savoury. There pie range is quite extensive and what..."
James Thompson
"Has a large local patronage support here. From the time I ordered my meal till I left. There was no empty seats available service was fast and..."
Tai Ripaki
"The pie pastry is crispy. The filling is tasty. I had the seafood pie and it came with various seafood inside such as shrimp, octopus and crab meat...."
Jinrong Chen
"The pastry is flaky and still has the taste of a pie (some bakeries made it too flaky like a croissant). The filling was full of flavour and meat...."
Kah
"Great food, lovely staff, nice music. My coffee was the..."
Carol Orpen
"The venison, bacon, mushroom and cheese pie is just devine! So is the butter chicken. The pastry is nice and flakey and there is proper meat inside...."
G B
"The pie here lives up to its name of NZ Pie Award winner! Tried 4 types of pies and they were all really good. The Steak and Cheese and Venison is a..."
Tony Yeo
"I’ll be honest at first glance this place doesn’t look like much, but the butter chicken pie is literally the most delicious pie I’ve ever..."
luke
"Interior could do with upgrading, but the food is always fresh, nice..."
Rex Sanford
"Beautiful steak and cheese..."
Mary Anne Gawne
"Not just glorious pies, but great range of basic delicacies too. Great coffees too. Excellent, well-patronised facility in the centre of the CBD of..."
Myke Wing
"Only bought a single chicken sandwich (just as well anything more and I probably would have burst) very filling, totally blown away by the fact you..."
darcy harrison
"Damn tasty pies! Nice filling and really good crust. I can understand why the won some..."
J SM
Double Shot Cafe
89
/100 (647 ratings)
Quick Bites
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Smoked Salmon Tart
Cappuccino
Big breakfast
Baked Eggs
flat white coffee
Banana Smoothie
Bacon and eggs
Kids Pancakes
Fritter
Corn Fritters
EGGS BENE
Eggs Benedict
Lambs Fry and Bacon
Steak Sandwich with Chips
Toasted Sandwich and Fries
Stuffed Kumara
Old Fashioned Cheesecake
Smashed Avo & Feta on Sourdough
Bacon Egg Cup
New Zealand
Café
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was delicious! I had the breakfast croissant and it was the best I’ve ever had. The bacon was crispy on the edges, fried egg cooked perfectly..."
Janine O'Grady
"The food was delicious and the service was amazing, A very lovely bubbly man that served us. Thank..."
Destiny Moore
"Loved visiting this cafe. Friendly service and amazing food. I'll definitely be coming back here. Highly..."
Kris
"Best big breakfast I've had in a long..."
s g
"Visits twice in 2 days last weekend in July and was impressed both times with the food, coffee and service. Consistency was perfect and the team..."
Mark Pierson
"Awesome food top quality coffee. And very friendly and helpful staff. The bacon is delicious. Had this fritter for lunch so yummy..."
Kristina Purvis
"Had breakfast here with my partner, service was great and the food came out real quick, it was delish, and the creamy mushrooms were actually creamy..."
Puruhi Peachey
"I highly recommend Double Shot Cafe in Taupo. The food was great but the customer service was amazing!!! I'd already worked out that it was more..."
Helen Jackson
"Eggs are so easy and yet sometimes so difficult but this place made scrambled eggs and smashed avo to perfection! It was the coffee that really did..."
SmorfittKJ
"Best big breakfast we've had in ages. Coffee was great..."
Cheryl Vallance
The Fish Box
89
/100 (897 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
New Zealand
Fast Food
Fast food
New Zealand
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Scallops
Calamari
Calamares
Fish & Chips
Fish
Burger
Fish & chips
Salad
Sit down
Seafood
Fast food
New Zealand
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Cash Only
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Free off-street parking
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Not from Taupo, so I used reviews to choose this place. I wasn't disappointed. Photos say it all. Good quantity of chips for sure, nice and crisp...."
Paul Scoble
"Just the best fish and ship in town. Excellent, I would advise the Snapper one. Portions are kinda very huge so if you don't eat much, 1 portion for..."
Adrien Gaucher
"Pretty good fish and chips, I particularly like the batter which was lighter and very crunchy. Their paua fritter was also..."
Celia Chan
"The best Fish and Chips we have had on our NZ trip by a mile! The chips were extra crispy with a good amount of salt. The chicken and Avocado burger..."
The Legitimate Reviewer
"Went here after reading some reviews, we loved the garlic chips (someone needs to get on this in Melbourne!). The grilled fish, potato cakes and..."
Mandy Nuttall
"Decent fish and chips. The trevally was especially good value. We had the garlic chips, which was good, but essentially it's just the chips with a..."
Anthony Huszar
"We tried the Gurnard, deep fried banana and the chips. All were excellent; the banana had a thin but crisp coating and a light dusting of cinnamon..."
Dane Marcus
"Loved the fish n scallops with battered Mars bar and cinnamon donuts🥰. Lovely quick service and delicious food. Great experience after a day trip..."
Lillian Lawrence
"Great variety, friendly and quick service. Our meal was ready quickly and the overall quality was good (we even got a few bonus items in our family..."
Kathryn Gilmore
"Great fish and chips! Saw the reviews in Google while looking for nice fish and chips shops in Taupo. Nice and tasty crumbed fish! Will definitely..."
Glaiza Quizon
"We have lived in Taupo for 2 years and tried a number of the fish and chip takeaways on offer. This is by far the best so far. Worth the drive from..."
Ross Hutton
"Clean shop. Definitely recommend the chicken tenders are my favourite especially when I go to Taupo for the weekend first went there 2019 came back..."
Shann White
"The food is usually yummmm. But tonight, my chicken burger did not have the sweet chilli sauce and, no bacon. Also noticed the buns were..."
Merveen Kara-Wheeler
"Light crisp batter, fresh flakey fish, the best calamari and crispy chips. My favourite place and a must have in..."
Jan Oram
"Bought family pack for $28. The BEST fish I had from any fish n chips shop. Lots fish, thin layer of batter. Delicious. Had our high with a view by..."
Petro Venter
The Bistro
89
/100 (2248 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Healthy
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Tempura
Bag of Chippies
Cakes
Belgian Chocolate Cake with Fromage Blanc
Pasta
Truffle Ravioli with Dried Mushrooms Foam and More Deliciousness
Salad
Lamb
Beef 2 Ways
Scallops
Pesto
Sous Vide Calamari with Gnocchi
Duck
Fish
Corn 2 Ways
Calamari
Crème Brulée
Pork
Blood Orange Sorbet Grapefruit Pomegranate Molasses Cashew Meringue
Calamares
Pork Belly
Vegan Surprise
Steak
Banana Pudding
Swordfish
Olive Oil
Wine
Prawns
Duck Confit
Crème Brûlée
Burger
Mocha
Lamb
Smoked Fish Chowder
Warm Marinated Olives
Beef
Confit
Creme Brulee
The Bistro Wild Rabbit & Chicken Liver Terrine
Sit down
New Zealand
Healthy
European
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"My wife and I went here for our anniversary dinner. We booked a table late but they were still able able to accommodate us. Service was great and our..."
Nik Kho
"Walked in after reading the reviews on Menu mania, and weren't disappointed. Beautiful flavorsome food, for a very reasonable price. Pork Belly,..."
Sonya Thorpe
"What can I say but Wow! From the first complimentary spoonful of ceviche I knew the chef in the kitchen knew what they were doing. I had the pasta..."
Maggie Isaac
"We dined here Sunday night, absolutely devine!! I had duck leg - to die for - so tender and tasty and beautifully presented. Hubby had poussin,..."
Janette Powell
"Best meal I've had in a long long time! I've never eaten rump steak like it and the calamari is to die for! Also had the pleasure of chatting with..."
Lee Farling
"WOW! What an amazing meal! We had the terrine and mussels to start followed by the duck and the lamb ribs, the waitress was great and warned us about..."
Sara Blackburn
"What an amazing place to go!Went on a Sunday night with our family of 3 children under 6 for a Sunday night meal and it was..."
Karina
"Experience pure. We travelled to Taupo on Valentines Day, got recommended The Bistro from locals. When we arrived at The Bistro it was packed but the..."
Janet
"We celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary here - it was amazing, the service was top knotch - Abbey was our waitress and she was so funny but still..."
Shelly Alexander
"What a great addition to the town restaurants..The meal was fabulous and very tasty. Service was great and we requested a chat with the chef who..."
Sherie Rose
"Top meal. Two of us had starters, the chips with black truffle and the beans, both awesome. The duck was melt in your mouth, the veges well cooked...."
Sue Jeurissen
"Arrived late in town, we were looking for a restaurant in Taupo and chose "The Bistro" totally randomly. What a great surprise. The food was "simple..."
Lulu Tercinier
"We had a great meal. The Chowder was Divine and duck fell off the bone it was so tender. The complementary canapes and bread is a nice touch. ..."
David Bruce
"The Bistro is a great little place to dine, starting with complimentary bread and canapés followed by a journey through the menu. The food is the..."
Joshua Fletcher
"Went to The Bistro last night for our first visit, all we can say is fab and we can't wait to go back. Lovely complementary canape and bread to..."
Lisa Cameron
"Had the chowder and beef rump dish tonight. Sensational! A chef that knows his flavours. Awesome refit from top to bottom and lovely atmosphere. Best..."
Arron Frost
"Was visiting Taupo with my friend for a few days. We were looking for a boujee place to eat for a celebratory final meal. The Bistro knocked it out..."
Tanushk Martyn
"We made a last minute reservation and felt welcome. The complimentary home baked sourdough bread was delicious and had a crisp crust and beautiful..."
Aletta Lamprecht
"What a great find in Taupo! I don’t usually eat 3 courses and hardly ever desert but the menu was enticing. The sous vide squid starter was a..."
Susan Schenk
"Amazing food and service! The calamari and cured raw fish were my favourite! Also loved the complimentary homemade sourdough and lemon brown butter..."
Sally Marsden
"The Fish might have been the best fish I have ever had. Perfectly crispy on the outside with a deliciously tender interior. And don’t even get me..."
Louie Primeau
"Perfect spot for a couples date, quiet and relaxed. The food was delicious, especially dessert. Service was good too and the food came out..."
Robert Wenham
"As food lovers, we reserved both nights in Taupo for The Bistro. The menu at The Bistro is relatively simple. We tried almost everything on the..."
jin jeremy
"My husband and I have been here a few times now, and every time we have had a very positive experience. 😀 the food is delicious, the service is..."
Rachel Williams
"Such a beautiful atmosphere and service. Food was just delicious. We were disappointed to don’t tried the degustation menu because we arrived too..."
katinka frizel
"If you are in Taupo make sure to try The Bistro! We were there for dinner over Easter weekend and the food is stunning. We had rabbit terrine as..."
Sarah Roussel
"Here has Kids menu. My boy loved the creamy paster. The market fish dish was very nice with spicy pumpkin mash. Make sure book in advance as they..."
Rikki Mitchell Family
"We had yet another fantastic night at The Bistro. The food is so good and the complimentary bread and butter (with a twist) was delish - yum!! Some..."
John and Kelly van Raders
"We were a group of 8 that was on a time limit. The food and drinks were divine,didnt feel rushed at all. Pork belly was melt in your mouth and the..."
Bevan Woltersdorf
"I found this restaurant online before I left Sydney, and it was further recommended by two locals. So glad we visited. It was one of the best meals..."
Elie Ibrahim
"Had degustation menu with wine matching. Incredibly tasty, a surprise for each course..."
Maxime Vasuta
"Always such a personal and delicious experience, can't wait to go back for our annual anniversary dinner in September. It's hubby's only good steak..."
Amy Andrews (jessie0wessie)
"Attended with a table of 13 the night before the Taupo cycle challenge. The food was fantastic and the service was accommodating with a few extra..."
Larissa Lyndon
"Outstanding Bistro experience and highly recommend. You’ll be taken care of by Jude, his family and crew. My first time, and I will be back next..."
Craig Cooper
"Warm friendly atmosphere, attentive service and yummy food. We had mains of perfectly cooked fillet steak and duck with perfect crispy skin...."
B Wild
Piccolo Licensed Cafe
88
/100 (1687 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Deli
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
International
European
New Zealand
Vegan Options
International
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Gourmet Burger and Fries
Omelette
Smoked Salmon Pizza
Salad
Carrot Cake
Salmon
Cakes
All Day Breakfast Sandwich
Keto Pizza
Fish
Chicken Strudle
Chowder
Coffee
Chocolat Chaud Et Shamalow
Fish & Chips
Muffin
Eggs Benedict Wigh Mushrooms
Fish & chips
Flat White
Cappuccino
Seafood chowder
pasta salad
Iced Latte
Cauliflower
Eggs Benedict
Ginger Latte
Eggs Benedict with salmon
French Toast
Kids Pancakes
Toasts
French Toast with Bacon
Sit down
International
European
New Zealand
Café
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Beautiful, beautiful kai, the presentation is on point and the flavors will absolutely take you to another level. My daughters, my mokopuna and I..."
Ngaire Takuira - Mita
"If you're looking for an early morning great coffee, stop at Piccolo! Whether you're heading up the mountain early or need your supreme fix, they..."
Jessica Harrison
"My partner is gluten intolerant and the French toast option for her was 8.5/10 because the toast was soaked not dipped as gluten free toast is always..."
Casey Namana
"Delicious coffee this morning. Try the breakfast special. Eggs on toast with bacon. Nicely presented and good value. They have a good sauce rack for..."
J B
"Enjoyed delicious breakfast. The coffee was really authentic and tasty. Highly..."
Kaeru No.1
"Stopped for brunch 4th Feb 2023 Delicious 😋 great food,service and quality & price. French toast, with bananas bacon, fruit compote, maple syrup..."
VANESSA TOLSON-GODDARD
"Soooo good! Food was beautiful, especially the rosti. Really good coffee, attentive and friendly staff and super impressed with cleanliness. When..."
Susie
"Keto friendly cafe; they have a Keto menu. We order the keto blat with cauliflower chip and keto pizza. The blat is very yummy. The pizza base is..."
Karen Chung
"Very beautiful cafe delicious food and drink. They cater to your needs have a good range of food and comfortable seating. The only thing was the..."
LadyWildWolf
"Chicken strudle was ok, coffee decent, smoked salmon pizza was good. Staff were friendly, cabin like atmosphere. Will be happy to come back for..."
Winston Ng
"Food was well cooked and delicious, variety of menu options and cabinet food. Pricing pretty typical for Cafe food. Gluten free options..."
Jeff McLuckie
"Fantastic service from the waitresse and waitors here, the lady talked through all the things in the cabinet and recommend different menu items, she..."
Carol A
"This is a great cafe for breakfast and they make amazing..."
Allan Sparrow
Edgewater Restaurant
88
/100 (692 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Duck
Creme Brulee GF
Oyster
Lemon Meringue Pie GF Deconstructed
Risotto
Texture of Chocolate Hazelnut and Mandarin
Salmon
Home Baked Rēwena Bread Confit Garlic Butter
Cocktail - Angel
Chowder
Twice Cooked Pork Belly GF
Prawns
Fish and Chips on a Whole New Level of Greatness
Flame Grilled Taupo Beef Eye Fillet GF
Flame Grilled Free-Range Chicken Breast GF DF
Lamb
Grilled Eye Fillet
Fish
Steaks
Beef
Seafood chowder
Fish of the Day
Ora King Salmon
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Waterfront
Reservations
Dinner
Fine Dining
"The restaurant looks up market, the moment you escorted inside. There is a real feeling of quality. We were greeted by staff who genuinely engaged..."
Noel Munford
"Had a beautiful romantic evening here and the food was devine. The view was..."
Iso Anderson
"Nice quiet restaurant on the lakefront with beautiful sunset views. Small but well thought out menu. All the food we had was delicious (we had salmon..."
James Thompson
"Nice restaurant across the road from where we stayed at the Phoenix Resort. Prime location & very highly..."
JT
"We stayed at the hotel and had dinner at this hotel restaurant. The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious and we didn't have to wait..."
Christine
"Food was great, lovely scenery, we experienced very good service from all of the staff. Had the fish of the day with some chips and a very nice pea..."
Jaco van Staden
"A classy restaurant with a lovely view. A bit pricey but well worth the money. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS and the service was excellent...."
Jana Urbanová
"What a lovely place to have lunch and a glass of champagne, spectacular view, great service and the food was excellent. Deffinatly going..."
Lynda Robertson
"Meals were pleasing to the pallet. As a group celebrating our sons belated 30th birthday, we are extremely impressed by the attentiveness of the..."
Clive Roake
"Absolutely beautiful experience! Loved every moment, such a stunning setting, food and service were top class! The ducks loved it..."
Mark Titley
The Steak House Taupo
87
/100 (2018 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
European
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Ham Croquettes
Craft Beer
Pasta
T Bone Steak
Lamb
Salad
Steakhouse Burger
Pesto
Scallops
Steak with Blue Cheese
Fish
Duck
Peppercorn Sauce
Pork Belly
Garlic Cheese Bread
Apple Crumble
Lamb Chops
Oysters
Filet Mignon
Fish
Greek salad
Ribs
Scotch Fillet
Chocolate Brownie
Prawns
Eye Fillet Steak Wrapped in Bacon with Blue Cheese
Eye Fillet with Potatoes and Red Wine Jus
Burger
Beetroot salad
Prime Ovation Lamb Rump
Sirloin Steak with Potatoes
Creme Brulee
Steak Bearnaise Sauce
Beef
Croquettes
Sirloin Steak
Crème Brulée
Sit down
Steakhouse
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"I recently dined at this steakhouse and ordered the T-bone steak with mashed potatoes and a Greek salad. The ambiance of the place was really..."
Dmitriy Fridlyand
"Delicious! This place lives up to it's name. I only got a photo of the Greek Salad I ordered but that steak was AMAZING! Service was friendly and..."
Amy Rosvally
"Stopped here on the way to visit Mount Ruapehu, which you get a wonderful view of over Lake Taupo. The service was excellent, and the restaurant has..."
Jeremy Lawless
"Steak house taupo never disappoints it’s my favourite restaurant to dine with friends also family dinners with children,celebrations and more....."
Kirsty Henderson
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The Food was incredible. Worth every cent. The service was on point and the atmosphere is beautiful. If you are visiting Taupo and..."
Amberley Birch
"The food overall was pretty good. The steaks were cooked a little unevenly, but were overall pretty good. The sauce they came with was pretty tasty,..."
Emma K
"The food was soooo yum! I got the eye fillet steak wrapped in bacon. It was cooked perfectly. I also got the tipsy barbie cocktail and that was also..."
Destiny Moore
"Walked in no reservation served and seated straight away. Awesome place to dine food was superb 👌 on the high side but worth it definitely....."
Aqua Queen
"We had Scotch fillet steak and another one with bone marrow, it was really nice but there was no veges with the steak. We did order some entrees and..."
L J
"The place has a very warm and cozy atmosphere. Our serveuse and the staff we interacted with were all very kind and friendly. I can't recommend the..."
Ophélie C.
"Felt very satisfied after the meal.🥩🥩 Had Eye fillet steak wrapped in bacon, cooked well, tasted fantastic😋 while T bone steak was a bit..."
Yuan Z
"Place was nice and warm. Hospitality was perfect. Food was great. The calamari and pork belly for entree was to die for and set up nicely for a..."
Sione Vea
"On the 23rd of august me and my partner had been walking around Taupo for well over 30mins looking for a restaurant to dine in, after being turned..."
Tina Taylor
"The steak was perfectly seared and with the bone marrow it was next level. I've never had anything like it before. Highly recommend if you're looking..."
German Medina
Espresso Cove
87
/100 (209 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
European
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Eggs Your Style
Latte
The Works Breakfast
Smoked Salmon & Cajun Prawn Salad
Avo Smash with Halloumi
Sit down
Café
European
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Beautiful cafe right on the lakefront. Gorgeous views of the lake, spacious cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Prompt service, the ladies today..."
Arohaina Daniels
"We really enjoyed our breakfast here. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Their kids menu was great and the avocado on toast was so..."
Olga Iftinka
"Beautiful cafe by the lake. The salmon rosti was absolutely delicious. The staff is nice and the vibe is chilled. Also we got the food and the drinks..."
Beatriz Rodriguez Moran
"This is a go to experience of consistency. Great service, good portions of lovely food, a lovely Cafe feeling, and all with a wonderful view. No..."
Noel Munford
"Our bike group often call in here for our after ride debrief and coffee! Always accommodating whether it's 10 or 20 people. Great, quick service and..."
Alison McGregor
"Staying next door so decided to have breakfast there this morning. What a lovely place, staff were very friendly & attentive. We had 1 big..."
Jo Meo
"Stunning lake views. Super friendly staff! Delicious, beautifully presented breakfast. Very nice coffee. Too cheap! You should charge..."
Andrea Rice
"enjoyed having breakfast here, warm and cosy..."
A T
"What a great café down on the lakefront looking out on the mountains away from the busy streets of the main. Perfect coffee and delicious breakfast..."
Simon Owens
"See - it’s definitely a 5 star experience- food and location experience and staff are fantastic - BUT please don’t close your 2pm menu when we..."
mandy crozier
Double Happy Takeaways
87
/100 (355 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Seafood
Chinese
New Zealand
Fast Food
Fast food
Chinese
New Zealand
Seafood
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Sweet & Sour Chicken
fried noodles
Combination Fried Rice
chicken wing
Fast food
Chinese
Asian
Seafood
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I suppose the reviews tell you everything. This is a great spot for any Chinese or fish and chips takeaways you require. Plenty of choice and decent..."
Jude B
"Best take away we have ever eaten. The wonton soup was superbly made. Food containers hold the food firmly without leaks and are full to the brim!..."
Hristo Damyanov
"Really good Chinese Takeaway in Taupo! Very good value and great portion sizes. They have combos and specials inside so worth a visit. Regular scoop..."
#Hashtag Lads
"There always friendly service from the staff. Plenty of good deals and the Food is filling and good. It's always busy from the locals to the..."
Sarah-Jane Stuart
"They say you should always go where the locals go. We found this place on google maps. It is not on the main tourist drag but further back in the..."
Gerri S
"Definitely recommended!!Yummy food, friendly staff, and large..."
Nicole Hsiao
"Great food fast and friendly. Very popular, busy takeaway. Glad we stumbled across this little beauty. Definitely be coming here when we're back in..."
Char Puohotaua
"Good price for the quantity of food you..."
Dave Hartnell
"Classic takeaway spot. Food was good and well..."
Dan Burrell
"Really large selection and some great family deals. Friendly staff and decent wait times. I ended up choosing the smorgasbord. Good value for money..."
Mel Phimester
Plateau
87
/100 (1885 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Contemporary
Vegan Options
European
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chowder
Oysters
Fish & Chips
Lamb Rump
Ginger & Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings
Steak w Beetroot Puree
Seafood Platters
Truffle Fries
Oyster Shared Platter
Ribs
Espresso Martini
Taupo Lamb Rack
Prawns
Mushroom Arancini
Market Fish
Pasta
Great Wine
Salad
Snack Platter
Scallops
Confit
Ceviche
Duck
Salmon
Oyster
Lemon Tart
Calamari
Lamb
Antipasto
Risotto
Burger
Pesto
Fish Sliders
Calamares
Fish
Coconut Panacotta
Salmon
Fish & chips
Pork
Smoked Venison Carpaccio
Beef
seafood platter
Sit down
Contemporary
Gastropub
European
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had a lovely experience here!! We were looking for a restaurant with good seafood. Hit the spot with this pick. Started with a seafood platter and..."
Carl DSilva
"We dined here for a celebration dinner . Excellent service and delicious meal. Finished off the night in front of the fire with desert and ports. ..."
Michelle P
"We dined at Plateau Restaurant tonight and we were very satisfied with whole meal and friendly service, it also has a great atmosphere/vibe to the..."
Mel Obers
"Had dinner here new years eve, we had no booking and they managed to give us a outside table which was great, the service was very good and we all..."
Reon Barnfield
"Very pleasant, really nice food, service alittle slow and had to keep asking for water, they weren't that great at noticing that your glass was..."
Di Curley
"Don't be deceived by pub-like atmosphere! The food was actually pretty good, and service was amazing! We were all impressed, and really enjoyed our..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"I got to Taupo every year & never knew this place was open during the day until my last visit & I'm glad I know now! Fast, friendly &..."
Colene McBride
"Shot jude. Are you gonna put your Monteiths dish on the..."
Mathew Pendleton
"Yum Yum. Once you have had this food you want more and more. My partner and I went with some friends we each ordered a different dish and each of us..."
Liz
"My partner and I got a deal voucher to eat here for lunch. It was a fabulous deal and very cheap for what you get. It was warm and inviting with..."
Gavin Goldsmith
"I came in with my partner on a Friday night and although the restaurant was busy, the staff were very friendly and did everything they could to sit..."
Jojo
"We ate at Plateau recently and found everything fantastic. We loved the winter menu and the staff were so friendly. Our meals were perfect and we..."
Mark
"We first dined at this beautiful restaurant in Feb and we amazed at the food and service. We came back 2 months later and the amazing waitress..."
peter oht
"Amazing experience! The atmosphere is so classy, cosy & comforting I love the ambiance and so did the whole family! We were lucky enough to have the..."
Taylor-Louise Turner
"We couldn't fault this delightful restaurant. From the booking process to the farewell it was simply an excellent experience. Tables are spread..."
Noel Munford
"I looked online for a decent restaurant and was delighted to have dined here. There were decent vegan options for my partner (not always easy to find..."
William W
"Wonderful food and service. We went for my mother in laws 60th and they really made an effort to make it special. A small plate and a large plate are..."
Jack Wood
"I have eaten here a few times and enjoyed their excellent menu. The staff are friendly and helpful. We didn't book a table prior, so the front of..."
Graeme Wooller
"Where to start ! The ambience was lovely! The service is 100/10, very efficient, kind, funny, and she did an amazing job (well done!) The seafood and..."
Tegan Chisnall
"Didn't take photos of all our food. But this place was sooooo delish! Make sure to book if you Wana eat here. We walked in and got 1 of 2 bar leaners..."
Brittany Tipene
"Service was excellent. Food was amazing, no complaints, every bite was a mouth sensation. Yum. Cocktails made to a high standard...."
Paul Stratford
"I went for a bit of a walk while I was in Taupo and part way through I was keen for a coffee and a bite to eat and coffee. I stumbled upon this place..."
Kym Moore
"Incredible food, great service. Been 3 times always amazing!! We will be back. Barb was incredibly attentive and very informative about the menu..."
Melissa Kennett
"I don't know what I was expecting but this was near perfect. Just all around great food, great atmosphere, great cocktails, and at a great price. I..."
Sean
"Impressive food and friendly attentive wait staff. The snack platter was good to share. Loved the lamb cutlets...."
Fraser
"Was in Taupo for a night traveling between cities for work and liked the look of this place from the outside, so decided to wonder in. I was happily..."
Talmin Pai
"Booked dinner here due to good reviews and did not disappoint. Service friendly, quick and attentive even on a busy Sat night. Food was of..."
Stacey Palmer
"Had a beautiful, delicious dinner at Plateau tonight, Venison capachio sooo very tasty would definately recommend, Beef Ragou would come back for and..."
Kim Powley
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Everything was perfect. The pork belly is to die for! Very talented chef. Atmosphere is beautiful and the service and staff are..."
Amberley Birch
"Went here for my mom’s birthday. Food was delicious and yes, locally sourced, but it didn’t seem very NZ, aside from the pavlova. I think it’s..."
Mary Ann Jawili
Tui’s Nest
87
/100 (308 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Salmon
Toasts
Buttermilk Pancakes
Mocha Cake
Carrot Cake
Brownie
Plum and White Chocolate Slice
egg
Beetroot Frittata
Chocolate milkshake
Mushrooms on toast
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"A wonderful little Cafe. New owners are super friendly. Prices are very reasonable and my coffee was superb. Would definitely come back for the mince..."
Amanda McFadden
"We had a delicious brunch here on ironman 70.3 day and they were not doing the full menu , however they did do us some scrambled eggs n bacon on..."
K Murray
"This is a secret little diamond. Located a little off the main trail, this little Cafe punches above all the "location location location" spots. We..."
Duncs
"The food was very tasty! And the service lovely but I can't find the logic in bringing out the sweet order first heated up when it's just going to..."
Anja Schaar
"Awesome brunch. Wonderful ambience. Great team. Thank you..."
Shona Roberts
"Stayed in Taupō for a few days and visited Tui's Nest 3 times! The coffee is fantastic, scones today were amazing, brunch on Saturday was delicious..."
Sue Hardiman
"Found this place to have breakfast on the first morning we were here. Went back the next day and will go back tomorrow too. Food was fabulous and..."
Simon Duxon
"As a visitor to Taupo we were glad we found this gem. It is a small local cafe with a friendly atmosphere. It is clearly popular with locals and a..."
Anne Davies
"Delicious Egg Benedict and the carrot cake is OUTSTANDING!! The service was so friendly and helpful. I highly recommend you come here at least once..."
Ariel Davalos
"Lovely little cafe, absolutely delicious..."
Nikora Wickham
Waterside Restaurant & Bar
86
/100 (2127 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Bar
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Chowder
Beef
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Scallops
Cheesecakes
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Fish & chips
Lamb
Mussels
Burger
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Cash Only
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely delicious meal here tonight. Steak and chicken meals we’re beautifully done. Great spot with views to the lake. Staff were excellent,..."
L-M Hallam
"This is a perfect location to have lunch especially on a warm and sunny day. Location is right infront of the lake and has nice ambience. Staff are..."
Ferdinand Go
"We had a table for 10. The front wait staff were engaging and attentive. Our lovely attendant took our orders and even after all the changes, the..."
Teresa Higham
"Food was excellent and delicious! I finished it so fast before I even thought of taking a photo. Steak was cooked to absolute perfection. Sticky date..."
Sophia Lemafa
"We had a nice dinner out with the family, great friendly staff, nice meals, love the platters and kids enjoyed their sundaes 🍨..."
Rini Sim
"This place is insane! The food, the location. Incredible. Loved every minute. Service was amazing. Thankyou, we really enjoyed our..."
Charlotte Fletcher-Beesely
"The freakshakes were a kids idea of heaven! Food was great and the service was excellent. Cocktails 🍸 are amazing..."
Charlotte Marshall
"Dinner was so yummy. I had the chicken wrapped in bacon with a sun-dried tomato paste inside & gnocchi. It was..."
Iso Anderson
"Had a dinner meal here while spending the night in Taupo. Service was outstanding, venue was warm, clean and spacious. Food was just perfect, and the..."
Catherine Faletanoai
"We had our work Christmas dinner here on Friday and the food and service were awesome! Great value for money and the staff were lovely, accommodating..."
Carolyn Mackay
"I like it. Good experience while dining with family. Good food as..."
Bas
"Bit of a long wait but food wasn't bad, could've been a bit of a larger serving for the chicken..."
Madilyn Povey
"We enjoyed our dinner. Ribs were great. Mussels were delicious but my steak was just..."
Marin Ianev
"2years before，Awesome place close to lake. The staff sre cute and friendly, they gave me high quality services feels. Thanks guests. (Adding my..."
Jimmy LAI
"We were in town for a day and chose this restaurant for dinner based on the special advertised on the board outside and the atmosphere plus lighting..."
Yen Luong
"Went to lunch at Waterside to sample their "Freakshakes" Had a Chocolate, Caramel and Fudge, they were delicious, quite a bit to get through,..."
Spider Webb
"Been here before last time when I went to Taupo. Their steak here is very good. We also tried their mussel with creamy bacon sauce which. The..."
Wilson Shum
Vine Eatery & Bar
86
/100 (6114 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Contemporary
Contemporary
Vegan Options
European
Wine Bar
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Wine Bar
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Tapas
Pork
Prawns
Steak
Sous Vide Beef Cheek
Mediterranean Lamb Cutlets
Falafel Plate
Affogato
Vine Platter
Lamb Rack
Pasta
Free Range Pork Belly Garlic & Chilli Glaze
Espresso Martini
Salad
Meatballs
Sharing Platter
Scallops
Eye fillet
Focaccia
Chicken Liver Pate
Duck
Paella
Coconut Panna Cotta
Croquettes
Sticky Date Pudding
Calamari
Halloumi
Croquettes
Risotto
Prawns
Mussels
Seared Scallop
Calamares
Lamb
Lemon Souffle
Salmon
Bruschette
Molten Chocolate & Caramel Fondant
Beef
Pesto
Paella Balls
Chowder
Fish
Sit down
Wine Bar
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Private Dining
Street Parking
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The atmosphere here was amazing. We loved the art up on the walls made from old book pages! The food was amazing, some of the best we've had in a..."
Stacey B
"I thought the food and service here was magnificent. We had some jamon croquettes and paella balls which were great as was the lamb wings and..."
Birdman
"Our first time in Taupo and we checked out Vine for dinner.Nothing to fault! Our waitress Emily was attentive & polite, friendly with her own..."
Coppercat
"Amazing food and wine. Beat meal I've ever had!The lamb cutlets were to die for and the chocolate fondant dessert was next level... can't wait..."
Leah Anstis
"Breath of fresh air. In a town that seemed to have a ribs and burger bar for almost every resident, this was a breath of fresh air - spacious and..."
FatCat
"In Taupo for a weekend,decided to try the vine eatery Friday night tried several of the tapas dishes .cannot fault any of it food excellent wine..."
Paul Orton
"We initially wanted to go to The Brantry but it was unfortunately closed on a Sunday, so the Vine was our second choice. Thankfully it turned out to..."
Adeline
"We ate here earlier tonight and I have to say it was fantastic, the staff were very helpful and the food was delicious! We had a party of 5 and..."
Marty
"We have been eating at the vine eatery Taupo twice now and the food was always excellent . Had a chance to meet Head Chef Reginaldo Gallina a very..."
Helga Gruber
"There's not a whole lot to say - it's the best trip-advisor rated restaurant in Taupo for a reason. - Excellent food. Like really really..."
Ed Lyons
"This place is unique and an experience. Great from start to finish. They also have decent beers on tap but don't advertise this. The service is..."
A Vanstone
"Was a lovely experience - beautiful food and excellent choice if wine at great prices - if I had one negative it would be that we were recommended to..."
Joanne Tucker
"Probably one of my most memorable meals in NZ. First word of advice is to made reservations ahead of time. We came across this restaurants just by..."
Christie
"All our food was absolutely delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. The Chef came and spoke to us, which was lovely as well. Our..."
Mel Abbott
"I had my birthday here and I would say that everything was absolutely perfect and well exceeded my expectations! Sarah's organisational skills in..."
Libya Taurua
"Went here for lunch on a Friday and had a really lovely BAP. Awesome atmosphere, nice and warm on a cold winters day. Good service, and plenty of..."
Kaylene
"Dinner for 2 to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we could not have chosen a better place to eat, since tapas is one of his favourite types of..."
Kaye Cochrane
"Scenic Cellars has been. Landmark in Taupo for years, they have recently moved and added an innovative restaurant "The Vine Eatery" to their service...."
Tony Booth
"While staying in Taupo over christmas we were lucky enough to dine at The Vine Eatery. Small plates are a great way to dine especially over a good..."
Sonja Braddock
"We were able to get a table for 3 on a Friday night without reservation. A nice stop on the way to Napier. Delicious onion soup. Shared plates are..."
The Translator
"The menu is well put together. Obvious care has been taken with regard to flavours and presentation. All dietary restrictions are well labeled, and..."
Dick Mc Schizz
"Beautiful setting lots to look at, food was expensive but tasty literally has hundreds of wines to choose from good place to go for drinks we had a..."
D Bakes
"Updated Review: we recently attended what has become an annual group meal at Vine Bar. Once again a great experience though we would have loved to..."
Sam Roff
"Amazing food & fast to come out. Our waiter was the most delightful South African gentleman called Perfect and he absolutely was! The cocktails were..."
Claire Atkin
"Wow. This was some of the best food I have ever tasted. The quality was absolutely top notch. Price was very reasonable for how amazing the food was...."
Braydon Murphy
"Always a pleasure to come here. Attentive friendly staff and we had a fab meal. Highly recommend the French onion soup and the scallop chorizo and..."
Josie Swan
"Amazing place!! They gave me a free entree for a mistake that wasn’t even their fault in the first place! Highly recommend. Really good staff and..."
Leander Menezes
"Vine Eatery and Bar was surprisingly busy for a Sunday evening. But a table was found for us, and our lovely evening began. The atmosphere was..."
Linda Meehan
"This week a group of 12 of us booked the upstairs venue at Vine for an annual dinner celebration. The food was astonishing. The service..."
Judi Smith
"We both really enjoyed what we ordered the scallop risotto and the salmon were excellent. I ordered the large size and it was enough but barely and I..."
navonco
"Great spot for dinner, service was friendly and very quick. The food was presented well and very delicious. Great menu with lots of choices. The..."
Joel Andrews
"I have eaten here twice and every time it has been great. Yesterday was amazing and our waiter Perfect was outstanding. The food was so delicious and..."
aklcx
"Food was excellent, couldn't fault it one bit. Waiter service was very good. Glad we boked early however we really wanted to experience dessert but..."
Richard Houlahan
"Recently visited for dinner and must say it amazing. I had the grilled prawn as entre and eye fillet bacon wrapped and both were perfect well cooked..."
Paul Quilliam
"One of my absolute favourite restaurants ever- and I don’t even in Taupo. Best tapas I’ve come across but all their meals are fantastic. The..."
Amy Claire Walsh
"Had a Cajun fried soft-shell crab and a seared scallop risotto. Both were great, especially the crab. Always great staff, who were running around..."
Stephen Parker
"We had a delightful evening with our good friends from Taupo. They, like us, had never eaten dinner at The Vines, but once in Annette’s capable..."
Margo Lawrence
Mole & Chicken
86
/100 (1391 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Schnitzel
Guiness Pie
Beef
Chargrilled Scotch Fillet
Philly Steak Sandwiches
Lamb
Brie Stuffed Mushroom Arancini Balls
Pasta
Pesto
Coconut Chicken Breast
Salad
Fish
Angus Double Beef Burger
Duck
Fish & chips
Pork
Calamari
Black pudding
Risotto
Affogato
Calamares
Smoked Salmon
pork ribs
Salmon
Mushroom Risotto
Chicken Salad
Steak & Guinness Pie
Caramel Sundae
Lamb Rump
Market Fish
Burger
Beetroot salad
Chowder
Tap Beer
Fish & Chips
Beef and Guinness Pie
Ribs
Prawns
Steak with Garlic Butter
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was beautiful. My steak was done to my liking. Husband had fish of the day. Beautiful sauce. It was fairly busy and my Hubby had to ask a second..."
Jenny Little
"Fantastic place! We were so tired after completing the Tongariro alpine crossing that wanted to have a nice reward. And the place didn’t let us..."
Olga Iftinka
"Delicious food - this place deserves its high ratings. Don’t worry that it’s not in the centre of town, it’s busy and lively. Make sure to make..."
Nick Pitt
"It was an extremely busy night but the service did not falter. Great range of food and drinks (to be expected from a full bar on offer). Food came..."
Jina Hong
"Busy, popular, full of locals. Always a good..."
Celia Grant
"A nice surprise at evening. Perfect two entrée on every level. Duck wonton is flavourful with perfect skin and filling. The sauce is making the..."
Anthony Yuan
"A nice and warm restaurant. The staffs are friendly and provide warm greeting. The size of the dishes is quite impressive and the flavor is quite..."
Siegfried Tsai
"Just wow. This food was impeccable. Completely unexpected and delicious- we struggled to eat it all but couldn’t fault anything with the food...."
Jessica Soppitt
"Clearly a local favorite. Busy at both bar and restaurant, and food was well portioned, and great value. Burger was huge (as you can see) and..."
Hamish McLean
"We were recommended to this place by Baycrest Thermal Lodge. We just wanted a light bite after a long day and it was less than 10 minutes to walk it...."
Martin Sydenham
"Good chose for quality food in Taupo. Dinner time start at 5:30 but they have another menu for afternoon. It was very good which is out of my..."
Jenny Yao
"Absolutely best food I have ever had. I had a taste of the won ton, aranchini, duck fat potato, pork belly and they were all incredible. Please open..."
kayce henderson
"Went to this place on Good Friday but it wasn't too busy and no public holiday surcharge. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful without..."
Anna Carlaw
"5 stars all around. Duck Wontons were to die for! Everything we ate was delicious! Staff were professional! Place was clean and inviting, romantic on..."
AJ Williams
"Gourmet dish! Highly..."
Jay Sevilla
"Perfect spot for dinner. Great food, relaxing atmosphere, fantastic service. Eye fillet was cooked perfectly! Will definitely be..."
Stefan M
"This place never lets us down . Food is delicious, and serve very friendly. Thanks again for a lovely evening. If you like dark beer, try the Black ..."
Shaun & Rita Eastell
Tipsy Trout
86
/100 (792 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Curry
Lamb
Burger
Fish
Sit down
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great casual restaurant - friendly helpful staff with great smiles - food was excellent - great value for money - not overpriced!!!!! Adults and..."
Deb
"Went to this restaurant last night, had a fantastic night, friendly staff, and food to die for!!! Curry of the day is definitely one of the best we..."
Sue Mackay
"Relaxed,casual dinning, in a stunning location, beautiful food, together with friendly helpful service. Have enjoyed this restaurant many times, pity..."
Jennah
"Great local place for breakfast, lunch or just a cold drink after a ride/run. Glen the chef has some amazing experience and when we asked for plant..."
Scott Devonport
"Beautiful little cozy place near the beach. Definitely makes one of the best coffee in the area. Great selection of teas as well if you not a coffee..."
Khurram Aziz
"We have been coming to Kinloch for over 20 years, but this is our first visit to Tipsy Trout in many many years. Previous incarnations were rather..."
Lena Jenkins
"Great place on a wet day. Good coffee and mulled wine, but no fish and poor selection of slice or cake. They catered for gluten free but not ordinary..."
Rita
"Over from Sunny Coast Queensland and pop out for a drive. Found this lovely Cafe and had BLT and a pot of chips. Amazing food, well presented and..."
Larry Haines
"We went to the Tipsy Trout as a birthday present for my partner and absolutely loved it, the burgers were so delicious and filling, by far the best..."
Catherine Pearson
"I ordered the Tipsy Big Breakfast & my Partner ordered the Bacon Eggs Benedict, and although it was a busy day and it took around 25 minutes for the..."
Jordan
"Amazing food! We had to wait a little long (understandably as we were a group of 8) but totally worth it! Beautifully cooked and presented. Staff..."
Michaela Lambert
"Amazing place! The food is incredible, our table of 7 ordered 5 of the southern fried chicken burgers, 1 salt and pepper squid and 1 BLAT. It was a..."
Phillippa Owler
"UPDATE 18/01/2021: local- and awesome - Lakeman beer now on tap!! Great restaurant for locals and visitors alike. The setting is optimum with indoor..."
Nico Fournier
"Six of us had coffee ,lunch and dinner at this Cafe, great selection of meals that were very enjoyable and a reasonable price. No complaints..."
Desmond Easden
"Lovely meals. Great service. Thanks to the young lad who recommended the fish dish tonight. He was lovely and attentive and we appreciated the..."
Lee Wilson
"My partner and I had an awesome dinner at the Tipsy Trout. The staff were wonderful and attentive too. They also gave great advice when we couldn't..."
Natasha Phillips (Tash)
"Great food with friendly..."
Stephen Tan
"Friendly little eating establishment. Not very private or intimate .Food was promptly served but I wouldn't have called my steak 'fillet' more..."
marty leith
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