TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"We experienced the 5 course degustation with wine match. The food was beautifully prepared and presented on the very cool Quirky ceramic plates. The..."

Natalija Isailovic

Shelley Scott

"These guys never fail to serve the best fish and chips/ potatoes and pineapple fritters. My go to everytime I come home from..."

manaakitangata1

"Great Fish and chips!!! Fish was perfect! also got a $16 buffet take away highly recommended. Only in Taupo 4 days but will be..."

Stevil BBQ

"Amazing authentic Chinese dishes, the brown garlic beef is phenomenal and the generous amounts of fresh vegetables in every dish really make a..."

Sam Morris

"This place was recommended by the motel manager where we were staying. We ordered fish and eggs burgers and minimum chips. The burgers had big buns..."

Cheryl Vallance

The Brantry

90/100 (1545 ratings)

Beetroot Salmon Gravlax

Duck

Fish

Free Range Pork Belly

Szechuan Pepper Squid

Taupo Beef Eye Fillet

The Pilot Cab Merlot Blend

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Ky Fast Food Takeaway

89/100 (1390 ratings)

"There fish and chips are so good love going to ky I've never had problems with there food the fish..."

Katehana peneha Peneha

"The best value fish and chips in town. Always friendly staff and crunchy..."

Courtney Marriner

"Our usual was closed, so tried this place as the next closest. Really pretty good, clean, pretty good chinese buffet, good staffing. Nothing wrong..."

Jamie Marshall

"Went to get our dinner and it was a little late, sweet and sour bain marie was empty and asked if it was going to be refilled. They made a nice..."

Orana Trevelyan

"Didn't disappoint, fresh fish, nice batter, friendly and the shop is very clean. Had go visit again before we returned to..."

Alatini Pomale

"Reasonable prices for yummy fish and chips. Chips are always nice and crispy, fish batter seems to not crisp as much but that doesn't detract from..."

Crystal Golding

"Delicious golden chips, huge crumbed fish & crispy battered hot dogs. Yum!! 4 hungry kids and 2 adults fed full with double thumbs up. We'll try..."

Martha Van Arts

"Never been here before but OMG probably the best takeaway shop we have ever been 2. Loved the special deal that we purchased was worth the price and..."

Ace Wright

"I'm addicted to this place. The fish and chips are yum, the Chinese food is to die for and the chicken and chips are super scrumptious. The service..."

Shardia Darlington

"Really good Fish n Chips and great value. The place is always busy so call ahead. Their $15 pack will feed 2 adults and 2 kids..."

Phil Somerville

"KY TAKE AWAY IS THA BEST IN THE WORLD FRESH VEGEZ COOKED JUST RIGHT NOT OVER DONE OR SOGGY NICE PEICESV FISH BEAUTIFUL LIGHT BATTER NICE TASTY CHIPS..."

K.D Donaldson

"Beautifully cooked hot chips, decent burgers, very friendly service, clean store. Can't wait to go..."

Erica Harland

"Best fish burgers I twn fried rice..."

Richard Van Dijk

"Love this shop! Friendly staffs and food is..."

YT Chen

"Great portions, very generous. Chips are nice and crispy, fish could be a bit crispier, but nevertheless was really..."

Merel R

The Fish Box

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"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

Fox & Hounds

89/100 (1095 ratings)

Mozzarella Cheese Bread

Sticky Pork Belly Holsin Garlic Chilli Glaze

Lamb

Bangers & Mash Peas & Onion Gravy

Fish

Scallops Pork Belly Dumplings

Pork

Scotich Prime Steak

Cajun Prawns and Salad

Chocolate

Fish & chips

Fresh Fish of the Day Salmon

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 Bistro

89/100 (2248 ratings)

Warm Marinated Olives

Cakes

Pasta

The Bistro Wild Rabbit & Chicken Liver Terrine

Belgian Chocolate Cake with Fromage Blanc

Pesto

Duck

Calamari

Truffle Ravioli with Dried Mushrooms Foam and More Deliciousness

Sous Vide Calamari with Gnocchi

Blood Orange Sorbet Grapefruit Pomegranate Molasses Cashew Meringue

Wheelchair Accessible

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"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)

Eggs Benedict with salmon

French Toast with Bacon

Salmon

Gourmet Burger and Fries

All Day Breakfast Sandwich

Chocolat Chaud Et Shamalow

Cappuccino

Seafood chowder

Fish & chips

Eggs Benedict Wigh Mushrooms

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"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

Flame Grilled Taupo Beef Eye Fillet GF

Seafood chowder

Flame Grilled Free-Range Chicken Breast GF DF

Lemon Meringue Pie GF Deconstructed

Oyster

Texture of Chocolate Hazelnut and Mandarin

Home Baked Rēwena Bread Confit Garlic Butter

Cocktail - Angel

Lamb

Twice Cooked Pork Belly GF

Fish

Fish and Chips on a Whole New Level of Greatness

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Indian Affair

88/100 (2650 ratings)

Vegetable Steamed Dumplings

butter naan

Butter Paneer and Palak Mushroom

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"With so many Indian restaurants to choose from in Taupo, we based it on Google reviews and it paid off. The menu here was mind-blowingly large! We..."

Dane Marcus

"The best Indian food we have ever enjoyed. We had no idea what to order, but the waiter recommended us several dishes, which were all fantastic...."

Feeling

"Delicious food, great friendly service. comfortable & clean surroundings,, excellent choice of food. Megna is the best Indian restaurant, giving..."

Prem Yakten

"Nice service with great food served. We had Biryani, mango chicken, and garlic roti. Mango chicken is a bit sweeter than I expected, but in general..."

Tang Hsueh-Ling

""No words for the staff and their mind blowing service. They made our day with big smile on their faces. I went there with my friends and we enjoyed..."

Academic Assistant

"Indian Affair Taupo is a fantastic restaurant for Indian cuisine lovers. With its inviting atmosphere, flavorful dishes, and excellent service, it is..."

Rajkumar Shrestha

""I have never heard this place before, one of my family friend had a gathering and we went to take a take out from this place. The place was pretty..."

Horrid Shiv

"The best meal of our trip. Great service, delicious food, extensive alcohol selection. We had the Chicken Tawa and Lamb Mango. Appreciated the good..."

Susan Gregory

"Cleanliness of the restaurant is amazing too ✔👏 Classy atmosphere. Gorgeous food. This is a fantastic place which I hope to return..."

Abhishek Bhusal

""Quick and friendly service, Staff had smile on face and ready to help. Food ... food quality and quantity is best in town." Super delicious Nepali..."

BHTM TA

The Steak House Taupo

87/100 (2018 ratings)

Eye Fillet Steak Wrapped in Bacon with Blue Cheese

Creme Brulee

Eye Fillet with Potatoes and Red Wine Jus

Croquettes

Beef

Prime Ovation Lamb Rump

Sirloin Steak

Sirloin Steak with Potatoes

Ham Croquettes

Steak Bearnaise Sauce

Steak with Blue Cheese

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Spa Gate Fish And Chips

Battered Snapper & Beer Battered Fries

Fish & Chips Value Meal & Seafood Basket

"Massive portion! Ordered the fish of the day and the beer battered chips. I also ordered one shrimp kebab. One piece of the fish and the chips could..."

Rhiannon Wallace

"The fish was amazing and fresh. We got a value pack for $24 NZD which included 2 fish, 2 hot dogs (Pluto pups), 4 chicken nuggets and a large serving..."

Phillip

"Best fish we had in NZ so far… Really amazing so crisp and tender, will really recommend it. The inside of the shop is very old and not very..."

Jimie Malan

"Best fish n chips and worth the stop if you're ever in Taupo. Taupo was our pit stop on our way back to Auckland from Napier. The fish and chips and..."

Ulamila Dalo

"Probably one of the best Fish & Chips we have tasted in New Zealand! The snapper fish was tender and delicious, and batter was crispy. Portions were..."

Dominic and Grace In Love

"Fish and chips are great as well as the squid rings and corn dog. It's also not too pricey. Highly recommend to grab and bring to the lake. Be sure..."

Jaskarn Bains

"The fish was beautifully cooked the batter was light and crispy, the cheese burger was big with fresh lettuce and tomato and a good size patty. Would..."

The Skies the limit dronestar

"Don't expect to eat there because the place is not conducive to do so witj the limited dining space. But the food was absolutely amazing. Absolute..."

Sarah Ong

"Stopped there on way home from Rotorua, was very impressed, best fish & Chips we have had for a long time. Definitely calling in again when next in..."

Beverley Murray

"This is without a lie, some of the best Fish EVER!! The kitchen is immaculately clean and on full display. The customer service is so friendly and..."

Velane66

"I chose this place from the reviews and could see why people rate it high! Big family of 14 we ordered 2 $60 family packs & 9 burgers. Everything was..."

Taylor-Louise Turner

"Stopped in on our way north from Hawke's Bay. We're a family of 6 and the cost of a delicious fast food staple, was the best value we've found in..."

Vicki

"Everything about the spa gate fish and chips is good. We had a $24 pack. Two fish, two hot dogs and chips. Good solid meal. Great..."

Devon Bruce

"Pick the right delivery day and you get the freshest fish Gurnard is my choice today straight from the delivery..."

Lyn Lealand

"The best fish and chips in Taupo. Bought the $50 value pack for a family of five and it was worth every penny. Thank..."

Jacinta Brown

"Huge pieces of fish, fantastic meal yet again. Best fish and chips we've found so far. Can order on line for pick up and they do delivery..."

Tara Stewart

Plateau

87/100 (1885 ratings)

Smoked Venison Carpaccio

Ginger & Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings

Prawns

Pasta

Steak w Beetroot Puree

Truffle Fries

Salad

Oyster Shared Platter

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Waterside Restaurant & Bar

86/100 (2127 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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)

Molten Chocolate & Caramel Fondant

Mediterranean Lamb Cutlets

Free Range Pork Belly Garlic & Chilli Glaze

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Lake Bistro

86/100 (1181 ratings)

French Toast & Maple Syrup

Butter Chicken Indian

Lamb

Rhubarb and Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream

Fish

Sirloin Steak with Garlic Sauce

Garlic bread

Eye Fillet of Beef Romesco

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

Mole & Chicken

86/100 (1391 ratings)

Beef and Guinness Pie

Steak with Garlic Butter

Guiness Pie

Lamb

Pasta

Chargrilled Scotch Fillet

Pesto

Salad

Duck

Philly Steak Sandwiches

Fish

Calamari

Brie Stuffed Mushroom Arancini Balls

Pork

Risotto

Coconut Chicken Breast

Black pudding

Calamares

Angus Double Beef Burger

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

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

Reservations

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

Taupo Thai Restaurant

85/100 (1106 ratings)

Massaman Curry Chicken

Deep Fried Prawns with Sesame Seeds

Pineapple Fred Rice with Prawns

"A very Thai cultural restaurant, the waiters are warm and considerate, the food is delicious, our family enjoyed a sumptuous dinner..."

Chris J

"Excellent service , very quick and friendly service. Great atmosphere and food was delicious. Highly recommended. Only negative was it was quite..."

Mahaag Pentecost

"We dined in and the place was so busy ! But staff were super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant had a lovely ambience. Food was delicious, and..."

Alex Sydney

"We stopped in for lunch on our way back to Auckland. Absolutely amazing. Lunch special was $15.99. Very tasty and the portion sizes were spot on...."

Ruth Nahi

"Friendly and accommodating staff, itvwas a busy weekend today, with only 2 staff on the floor keeping up with all the orders. They were both nice..."

Josephine Lucas De Guzman

"I had a great time eating delicious food at your restaurant. waitresses were committed to great service and were very friendly. The atmosphere was..."

abdul muhsin

"Lovely meal - relatively quick delivery, lovely service great..."

Pauline Lyons

"Pick up order from their portal - very easy to use good food..."

Glenn Powell

"Great food and excellent service. Will be going there..."

Joanne Chevis

"Delicious Crispy Pork stir fry - Chef’s Special - lots of tasty crunchy veges with rice to soak up the scrummy juices. Others in party had green..."

Ken McTague

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

Dixie Brown's

84/100 (6794 ratings)

Full Rack of BBQ Ribs

Slow Braised Beef Cheek

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

Eggs Benedict

Pasta

Salad

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)

Veg Mushroom Omelette

Triple Chocolate Tart

Confit Mushrooms Charred Onion Beef Just

Pork

Cheese

Salmon

Crispy Squid with Nduja

Fillet steak

Fish & chips

Roasted Bone Marrow Gravy

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..."

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