TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"Went here with my family and friends. It was a really lovely place with a wonderful atmosphere and awesome food. The staff were also really nice and..."

Jina Hong

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

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

Lake Bistro

Smoked Salmon on Toast

Eggs Bacon & Toast

Cheese and Ham Filled Croissant

Pan Fried Crispy Skin-On Salmon

Butter Chicken Indian

Lamb

Rhubarb and Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream

Fish

Sirloin Steak with Garlic Sauce

Garlic bread

Lake Bistro Pork Belly

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Weve been meaning to try Lake Bistro since we moved to Taupo and weren't disappointed. We sat on the terrace and caught the end of a sunset and were..."

Tony Moore

"Lovely experience great location service and food. I had the fish of the day which was Harpuka (grouper) and really delicious - several members of..."

Susan Hardwick-Smith

"Amazing food, accompanied by a great selection of drinks. Very lovely staff who would look after you and the outdoor seating was just lovely with..."

Yves Madriaga

"Taupō’s best hidden local gem! Their pastries are the best in NZ. Such a gorgeous vibe with the cosy fit out, & views of the lake. We love the..."

Jessica Harrison

"Delicious breakfast/brunch amongst leafy enclosed terrace with glorious views of lake and mountains. Turkish eggs, Duck hash and smashed avocado all..."

Julie Wood

"After a long day meeting new people, it was topped off with an awesome experience at the lake Bistro, so good that ten strangers became one. Keep up..."

Chris Bowman

"Everything was amazing. From the service, the food, to the setting. Not one complaint. 10/10 highly recommend. We will be..."

Lucinda Hepi

"Incredible food!! Everything we ordered was just perfect! Service was amazing - a beautiful atmosphere with views of the lake :) We were really..."

Ayres Electrical Services Ltd

"A great spot to meet for coffee, brunch or an afternoon cocktail. The food and service is consistently excellent. Highly..."

Marni McGregor

"Best food on our holiday! This restaurant a few blocks from the CBD was awesome! Amazingly tender pork belly and super crackly crackling. Fresh..."

Layla Robinson

"Great restaurant, excellent service, great for hosting a meeting day as well. Exceeded expectations all around - A team that seemed to enjoy their..."

Tracey Clavis

"Fantastic service from our lovely waitress. Food was delicious for all 5 of us. Thank you for a great evening..."

Sonya Warne

"Delicious food served on the terrace. Despite being late winter the heating was excellent, we had a large group of 9 and everyone had a very..."

Robin Stevenson

"Lovely restaurant, amazing fresh food, great menu, it was hard to decide what to order. Our kids loved the kids menu and their meals and they had a..."

Madonna Woodward

"We were a group of 18 and we had a great dinner, excellent internal decor and most importantly, great food. I would highly recommend the Lake..."

Rupert Lerm

"Stopped in for coffee while out walking, lovely setting but not super pushchair friendly. Nice coffee, comfortable seating friendly..."

Vic Beacock

"We loved our evening together with good friends and great food. I had the pork and it was cooked well but I would of liked some vegetables with my..."

Helen Dredge

"We returned to The Lake Bistro after an unfortunate experience. We had a wonderful time. The Maître d was smiling and pleasant. All the other staff..."

Phil Speers

Tipsy Trout

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Paetiki Bakery Restaurant

Bacon Egg & Tomato Quiche

Wheelchair Accessible

"Incredible flavoursome pies. Huge selection of good quality pies here. First time being here and will definitely come back at somestage. I highly..."

THEO

"Outstanding pies. Tasted: Pepper steak in creamy sauce. Pastry: Buttery, slightly flaky, soft yet crisp. Perfect pastry to filling ratio. Filling:..."

Damian Husted

"Award winning pies…..."

Wileen Lim

"Best pies ever. When we come to Taupō we always get pies from here. My favorite is the steak and cheese but to be honest they're all absolutely..."

Kevin HaeHae

"Another place where we liked it so much, we came back for round 2 while on vacation! They just offer a really simple thing, we put delicious filling..."

Jay

"We stopped by to grab some food before heading down to Ruapehu. I wasn't planning on getting anything but saw that they had award-winning pies (Lam's..."

Benedict Uy

"Travelled from UK to Taupo for a pepper steak pie. Well worth the journey. The trout had mince and was equally delighted,..."

Tim Cooke

"Best pies in the whole town, we love coming here all the time. Only issue is that the pies are a little expensive but its worth it!!! Very..."

NecrothorN

"F**k the lake go to spa road bakery! Easy parking.walk up to to cabinet food and take your time! Huge selection of pies to choose from. The pastry..."

Gavin

"Delicious, so much choice. We ordered the hot chips, a sausage, creamy mushroom pie, a pepper steak pie and an apple crumble. So delicious, would..."

Ruth O'Connor

"Absolutely delicious pies, the chips are seasoned perfectly and the price and service was great definitely..."

Tylah Sayer

"I got fried chicken and a kransky sausage here and it was delicious. a bit expensive at $10 total but I was hungry and hungover and it fixed that!..."

Willy

"They do the famous in NZ Lams pies so who could not be happy with this..."

Eric Fleming

"Delicious! Tried the lasagne pie and it had a great flavour and so satisfying. Warm & inviting..."

Iulia Moraru

"They had a vegetarian pie that was quite..."

Katie Mills

"Really nice pies. The lasagne pie was..."

A H

Fox & Hounds

Wheelchair Accessible

"We all enjoyed our dining experience here tonight and we were completely impressed with the customer service. Our waiter was polite, prompt, and even..."

Jessica Northcroft

"This was a cosy and friendly establishment with an eclectic variety of dishes and cuisines! The pork sausages of the bangers and mash were a hit with..."

Dane Marcus

"Came here on a cold Thursday night. Nice warm Lamb Shank to warm up the stomache (apologies about the photo... I seriously attacked it before I..."

Devils Advocate (Chiwi)

"Amazing food and really good value for money! Totally..."

Shan Eagle

"CRAZY GOOD, I ordered the sticky pork belly on the small plates menu which was nothing small and it was absolutely delicious, the explosion in the..."

Elena R.

"Excellent venue that caters for the whole family. All mains around the mid $30 mark for dinner. Service was superb and food selection, presentation..."

Christo Olckers

"It's all about atmosphere! Think of an English pub. It's lively, and a great place for a group of people to meet and have a social get together. ..."

Noel Munford

"We came in scattered from over the country over the period of an hour. Didn't quite know with how many we'd be or if everyone even wanted a full..."

Robin Keet

"Delicious food with good menu selection and reasonably priced. Great service and good..."

Colin Parr

"The 4 of us needed some comfort food and a drink or 2 and ended up having a fairly good roast and some good brews in a quiet cosy setting. The staff..."

Mark Pierson

"Second time I’ve been here, nice place for a drink and food, good variety on the..."

Ian Atkinson

"We keep going back for the chowder. By far the best chowder in Taupo. Great food, the staff are..."

Atawhai Dudley

"I'm not sure is it recently opened. Great grub, got the steak. Nicest I've had in a good while. So juicy medium rare. Reasonable price and served..."

David Melody

"Stunning surprise, a must dinning experience! We have visited many visible local pubs, cafe and restaurants, but the lads at The Fox & Hounds food &..."

KINGI

"The saff were very welcoming and friendly Service was excellent and the food was Devin, so much that we went two nights in a row while on..."

Kelsey Lovegrove

The Bay Bar & Brasserie

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time dining here, nice ambiance and great staff friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. Service was excellent and the meals were on the mark,..."

Grant McAneaney

"Wow, what a great little place. Atmosphere was great and it was nice and warm thanks to the log burner sitting in the dining room. Service was casual..."

DebHead

"Had a fab meal last night. Garlic Prawns, then the 1/2 Cray. Banoffee Pizza for dessert. I think this has to be one of the nicest meals we have had..."

Tina Gamblin

"We just stopped for lunch and shared a Pepperoni pizza between us, but if we're ever in the Area near Acacia Bay again we'll seek this place out..."

David Boulton

"We stopped here for dinner last night and we loved it so much we came back again for dinner tonight. The food was fantastic - would highly recommend..."

Nicola Cavanagh

"Delicious food and yummy icecream for dessert. The restaurant was in walking distance to our B&B. Definitely would come..."

Lisa Haubensak

"Great kai and great service. The availability of quality top shelf liqour is..."

shinelle thomson

"Nice place if you are close by. Staff was nice, the food was good, salad could be fresher and the location is what it is. But overall a nice..."

Sebastian Eika

"My partner and I love coming here to relax, and I mostly enjoy their Thomas & Rose Watermelon cider and he has the Waikato draught beer (on tap)...."

iLanRha

"Stopped in on our way home from a walk around the bays and had a absolutely wonderful experience with the staff and especially the food, (flavours to..."

Francis Gates

"We were walk ins on the Sunday over Waitangi weekend. The manager found us a table and we were very pleasantly surprised. I had the steak and my..."

Champak Mehta

"Always a pleasure to dine here. It has a relaxing..."

#GRIMBEAM

"Food tasted pretty good. Friendly staff. The owner needs to get the toilet lock..."

Lina

"Good value, basic pub decor but the food was..."

Chris Toal

"Fabulous food and service!! We were a party of 11 and celebrated our wedding anniversary. We've been here before and were not disappointed. Thank you..."

Anne Morgan

"Great food. Got pizzas and a crème brûlée and they were both 10/10. Service was awesome, the girls that served us were very clear about wait times..."

Campbell Reid

"We had an amazing meal. The staff were awesome. They couldn't do enough for you. There was a group who could have made a little less noise. Despite..."

Terry Quinn

"Walked in on a Thursday night without a booking and were told we could have a table for an hour. Come 30 minutes later, they had worked their magic..."

Andrew Milford

"This place is awesome great service, great food. I was happy sitting on the Bar side and the staff always ask if I need a top up which is great. The..."

Dre Gee

Pavilion Restaurant

Triple Chocolate Brownie

Confit Duck Leg

Salad

Seafood Bouillabaisse

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went there for the Sunday roasted buffet. A small selection of foods, but tasted good, especially the meat. Normally the meat in the buffet are..."

Karen Chung

"Terrific meal at Sunday's Surf n' Turf buffet. Beautiful facility, excellent service, many food choices - tasty and fresh, some hot off the grill,..."

Thomas Annick

"Great restaurant with amazing food and..."

XINCHEN XUE

"Fantastic restaurant. I took my wife there for her birthday and it was lovely. Live ambient music from a very talented musician. The wait staff..."

vince rasell

"The Pavillion restaurant was lovely however it was quite busy on the evening that we went; resulting in our food taking roughly half an hour to..."

Dave Sharma

"Amazing service. We enjoyed the New Orleans Buffet. The buffet area itself is quite small. But the food was good and came out constantly. My biggest..."

Atawhai Dudley

"Been here twice now while staying in the resort for work. Impeccable service and the food is amazing. Baked Alaska with the berry compote is to die..."

Taryn Arnold

"We shared a lovely meal at Pavilion while staying in Taupō. We’ve ended up going twice in a day we enjoyed it so. Thanks for the lovely food and..."

J Tocker

"Excellent Food, first of all. Such amazing and helpful staff: nothing is ever too much trouble for any of them from the management all the way..."

Andrew Hanley

"Took advantage of their first table promotion and the food was absolutely excellent. My partner is vegan and they also had plenty of options to cater..."

Harry Hiscock

"We had a stunning meal the chicken breast was so moist and so well cooked followed by the chocolate sauce pudding. Would recommend will be..."

Val Kasper

"Awesome we are locals but this restaurant and service was outstanding. Excellent in every way. Taupo would have to rate this as one of the..."

Marie Fraser

"Should be rated at 10 star service Exceptional food and service at an affordable price. Your always made more than welcome by everyone who works ..."

Steve Houghton

"Friendly & cute staff, good food, service & ambience. A peaceful place to enjoy a nicely cooked steak, or whatever you choose. Waiters want to please..."

Chris Stenquist

"Beautiful surroundings and service. Reasonable prices, will be back to try their afternoon teas which starts at 11.30am. Lovely old world..."

Irene Mackay

Dixie Brown's

84/100 (6794 ratings)

Full Rack of BBQ Ribs

Belgium Waffles & Bacon Served with Apple Cinnamon Compote and Male Syrup ANC Cream

Slow Braised Beef Cheek

Kiwi Farmhouse Breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great night here. The customer service was on point staff were very friendly and our order for 5 was at our table within 10 minutes. I was very..."

Nikki Waaka

"We had dinner last night here and breakfast today too. It's amazing!! Service was great, super friendly and helpful waitresses/manager. Steak and..."

Sandy Wang

"If I could give 4 and a half stars, I would. It was literally only because we had to ask about drink orders twice. The table next to us also had to..."

Chelsea C

"From South Africa to Taupo this was an amazing experience. Food was superb, my partner and I will definitely be visiting again..."

Carmin Kannemeyer

"Great food. Highly recommend the bread and butter desert. And the cheese..."

William Aull

"The meals here were fantastic (my pork belly was slightly tough) and our girls loved the milkshakes. Service was very slow and we waited a long tine..."

Allan Sparrow

"Went to Dixie Browns twice over the last year. First time we were stopping through from Wellington and just looking for a family meal. We stopped for..."

Kym Moore

"Another fantastic meal at Dixie Browns. Such tasty dishes. Wish we lived closer so we could come more often. Such great service from their friendly..."

Maria

"My family and I visited Dixie Brown for the first time recently by accident on the 19th of Jan and I am glad to say it was a very good accident..."

A R

"Last ones late at night and still service with a smile. Food was quick and excellent because there was no one else there and we were hungry. Can't..."

Dennis Hancock

"after the good experience I had in Mount Maunganui, I decided to let my friends to have a try on Dixie Browns since we’re in Taupo today! all of..."

Sheng Yi Lim

"Girls weekend in Taupo, thought we'd check out Dixie Browns & I'm so glad we did. Beautiful meals, drinks & atmosphere. The service was phenomenal!..."

Shantel Manihera-Hadfield

"Lovely atmosphere, apart from the loud rap music that was playing. Omlette was over cooked rubbery. Smoothie could have better presentation. Apart..."

Kristal Turts

"The best chicken fettuccine I have tasted. Burger and pizza were also superb except for the dry..."

Crizelle Clerigo

"Good was amazing work a great selection. There is a kids menu which was ok, it was done on an activity sheet and came with crayons. The spot the..."

Sarah Long

Bistro Lago

83/100 (1545 ratings)

Triple Chocolate Tart

Confit Mushrooms Charred Onion Beef Just

Burger

Ceasar salad

Crispy Squid with Nduja

Oysters

Fish & Chips

Roasted Bone Marrow Gravy

Fish & chips

Pastry

Prawns

Veg Mushroom Omelette

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very friendly and attentive, food was great and the portions were larger than I was expecting for the quality and..."

Emma Riddell

"We visited on Mother's Day 2022. The whole experience was flawless. They have a diverse menu that surely appeals to a wide variety of dinners. The..."

Noel Munford

"Loved the atmosphere Plants all around the dining area great views of the lake Service was great and food was..."

Lyn Lealand

"Foods are delicious. Price is a bit high, approx $40-50 per person without drinks. Service is good. Waiting time for food to be served was around 20..."

mjn205

"Lovely atmosphere, excellent customer service, great selection of food & wine. The food was fantastic. I went here with my partner for his birthday..."

Courtney Hoe

"We had breakfast twice and cocktails once at Bistro Lago during our stay at the Hilton. The staff at the restaurant is very friendly, willing to go..."

Mini Rag

"We had the most delightful lunch meal for my Mums birthday today. The food was absolutely superb. Customer service 10/10 atmosphere and location..."

steve short

"Absolute class. Amazing food. Great atmosphere with a fire. Top quality service with a smile. Despite being fine dining, our kids loved the food...."

Luke Pirie

"The best martini Tobias has ever had. As well as the fish and chips, salt and pepper calamari and autumn greens. I had some delicious Hawkes Bay..."

Sarah Morley

"Lunch booked as passing through en route to Hamilton and home. Been here before and never been disappointed. Excellent decor and..."

Greg Spark

"The dinner is marvellous: beef is soft, oyster is fresh, cauliflower soup is yummy. The buffet breakfast is enjoyable too. Friendly staff and lovely..."

TheNZLILY

"Had the high tea here today and it was so delicious! Views were lovely, and staff very helpful and informative of the hotel origins and menu...."

Stacey Rimene

"Thanks team. Had a lovely meal. Food was excellent. I had the Lamb it literally melted in my mouth. Service was great very friendly staff. Highly..."

Gill Walls

"Food is the winner here and the service is phenomenal. Had the yellow finn tuna and the scotch filet and both cooked to perfection. Will hit the..."

frazer bond

"Everything was great , ingredients are eye picked fresh from the chicken Caesar salad to the mezze plate and scotch fillet . Waitress 5..."

luigithakiwi

Portofino

82/100 (1124 ratings)

Risotto Alla Pescatora

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. It was early and there was hardly anyone around. This restaurant is a hidden gem. The staff were lovely..."

SweetPoison

"We were in Taupo for the weekend to celebrate a birthday and chose this restaurant because of its vast menu. We were not disappointed. We dined..."

Karen Killeen

"Dined here April 2014 and my food was great (i don't usually like Italian). I had the Chicken Cacchiatore and have been craving it again ever since!..."

Jess Manning

"I'm surprised by the poor reviews that this restaurant has received. We ate there one evening with our two young children and we found that the..."

Josephine Roberts

"When we visit Taupo, we often visit this restaurant. Every time without exception we have found the food and service very good. I am..."

Chris Beale

"Dine here every time I visit Taupo. Great food selection. Pastas are very filling and are very flavourful. Great food and..."

Kat 01

"We had Risotto alla pescatora (seafood Risotto) and Piatto di mare (seafood platter). Both of them are delicious, but prefer the Risotto to the..."

Yuan Z

"This place deserves more than 5 star. Staff was so professional. We reached there after 9:30 they still let us in. Also the food was so good. I..."

Ali

"Fabulous meal. Our party of 4 all loved their meals. The fish was exceptional with a beautiful sauce. The others had perfectly cooked steaks. The..."

Susie Barlow

"An unexpectedly charming spot! We had a late night dinner for 2 after a long day of driving and our server was attentive and kind. We sampled two..."

Jennifer Johnson

"Delicious legit Italian and warm ambience! The antipasto plate was the highlight. We got a gnocchi and a risotto and both were wonderful. Hubby..."

Katie Chen-Dixon

"The residents and visitors to Taupo are lucky to have this restaurant in the town. The food was absolutely delicious and is a credit to the family..."

Lisa Krasenstein

"Food was good and delicious. Bruschetta was a bit let down. Pasta was delicious and definitely great size portions. Service was..."

Marin Ianev

"The staff were very friendly, a lovely atmosphere. The food was delicious, we had 3 dishes and shared them all but the carbonara was my personal..."

Dean Biss

"I had an absolutely fantastic dining experience at Portofino Italian restaurant in Taupo, New Zealand. The food was simply exceptional, starting with..."

M T

"Excellent cold Peroni, definitely one of the best places to eat in Taupo. Excellent pizza it as soon as you can it's best fresh and hot. The lasagne..."

Matt Bartels

"Wonder friendly staff. Amazing food. Would definitely go here again..."

Chrissy Morel

"Had dinner with a small group of friends recently. The staff was very courteous, and the food was very tasty. I recommend anyone who likes some..."

Sam Corrs

"Pasta was really good but didn't like the garlic bread. It was very tangy, and slightly too oily. Left a yuck taste in the mouth. Recommend booking..."

Ange

"Beautiful little spot very friendly and staff go above and beyond for customers food was delicious!! Would definitely recommend!!!! I absolutely love..."

Lil Momma

"Amazing food extremely noisy with two large groups in same area. Was a little dissapointed as we had such a tremendous experience in..."

Sean Walton

"Nice pizzeria in the centre of town. There is competition in this street with many eateries and italian restaurants. We selected this restaurant as I..."

Ewald Van Der Helm

"We were the first here tonight. We sat outside under the covered porch/sidewalk. Food was great! I had the Penne Al Salmone Affumicato. The smoked..."

William Nachand

Jolly Good Fellows

82/100 (2258 ratings)

Guinness Pasteis with Green Beans

Crispy Pork Belly Slow Cooked Then Grilled Crispy

Grilled fish

Fish & Chips

Selection of 13 Different Beers

Burger

Lamb Shank

Ribs

Salt and pepper squid

Nachos

Fish & chips

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great pub with good honest pub meals. You won’t leave hungry! Whether it’s a nice sunny day and you sit outside or inside by the fire you get..."

Danno Williams

"Pretty good pub food in a great spot! We had the fish & chips (friggin amazing batter) and pan fried fish on mash with creamy caper sauce. Both were..."

Jacqueline Orr

"We had two great burgers. One beef and one chicken. Both with a unique spin thanks to the toppings. The service was the best and our orders were..."

Steve Christian

"A good choice in Taupo. Great service, super view, fun atmosphere. Good pub grub food. We went back because the staff were so..."

Meran Moore

"Lovely spot for lunch or a drink with views over the lake. Service was friendly and efficient, food was hot and tasty. One of our favorite spots in..."

Donaleen Shiell

"Place was full when we came so have to wait when a table became available. A bit of a wait for our orders too. I was getting hungry so ate at once..."

Cynthia G

"Only had to deal with one staff throughout our dinner and she was lovely. Service was quick and food was delicious and our group loved it. Only..."

Ecl Z

"Great atmosphere and both the food and the service was AMAZING. I honestly wish I could have stayed a few more days to go..."

Rhett McCoullough

"Love this place, great food, great beer, real lovely friendly people. For me personally love the values, supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦 Genuinely caring..."

Eddie Peel (Ed)

"Best food and service we have had in Taupō this week. Plus a great view over the lake and cold beers. See you again next year...."

Beau Mcleod

"We dined at Jolly Good Fellows last night. The bar and restaurant were full (so good to see) - We had booked for a Table of 8 - The staff - every..."

Jude Hanson

"Awesome food and service with a great looking of Lake Taupo. All staffs are very friendly and helpful. There are lots of car parking in off street...."

Kazal Karmaker

"Exceptional service and food, everything was just perfect, catering for a large birthday group. Jollies really went the extra mile, even opening..."

Rich Brett

"Great views, fantastic atmosphere and reasonable prices. Most of the staff bar one young waitress were lovely. Will definitely be back. Loved all our..."

Dani Berry

"Decent place just 30 meters from the lake shore - you can enjoy the view while you eat. I had a fish and chips with mushy peas and I can easly..."

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