TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

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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

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

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great coffee, even better food. Really welcoming little friendly Cafe. Great..."

Dean “iLsV” Sneedon

"Now ‘Roots Waffle Cafe’ Great coffee, great selection of menu and cabinet food and cakes with numerous vegan and vege alternatives. Friendly..."

Dana B

"Enjoyed a tasty breakfast, EGGS, scrambled eggs on sour dough bread, husband had a FUNNY GUY breakfast, mushrooms, poached egg and potato wedges ..."

Helen Preston

"Really tasty and wholesome food with friendly service! Definitely recommend the savoury waffles, I ordered “a hunter” with a side of their..."

Brittany Cook

"Great smoothies! Super Friendly staff (i think it was a family-owned/operated, got this nice genuine vibe from the staffs). didn't try the food. It..."

William Hendradjaja

"We'd just completed a long walk to the Huka Falls and were desperate for something warm and delicious. The bacon hock, leek and potato soup with..."

Dora Green

"My favorite place in Taupo by far. Great array of balanced, healthy and homely made food, cakes, salads, soups... you name it. GF, dairy free..."

Teresa Richard

"Feeling the need for a filling but healthier lunch and a glass of wine (it’s all about balance), I consulted Google and was intrigued by Cafe..."

Lena Jenkins

"Just had lunch here and this is the best toastie (aka The Boss) I've eaten in a long time. The beef brisket is tender and melt in your mouth, and..."

Stan Low

"I had the med stack. Beautifully cooked. Very tasty. Good portion size. Could have had a little more eggplant. Coffee was perfect. Thoroughly..."

Jacob Razak

Jimmy Coops Lakehouse

Korean Chicken Tenders

Homemade Hot Smoked Salmon

Smoke'n Chicken Salad

The Og Loaded Fries

Fish N Chip N Salad

Lemon Lime and Lemonade and Sundowner

Truffle Parmesan Fries Dumplings Korean Fried Chicken

Burger

Coops Classic Beef Burger

Mother Clucker Chicken Burger

Crush N Crunch Boozy Shake

"The food is good and the burgers are huge. For the price though I would expect a small side of fries included. The meal ends up being about $50 each..."

Ashley Stratton

"Great atmosphere, fantastic service, staff were helpful and really enthusiastic. Food was delicious, burgers huge! Beer and cocktail selection was..."

Belinda Garner

"Came here on our way home from a body building comp in Napier. Awesome service and good yarns from the manager on duty. Yummy food, quick service and..."

Jesse Cook

"From the cheery greetings walking through the door from the manager to the beautiful pizzas,burgers and beer... from one namesake Jimmy Cooper (from..."

Alyson Cooper

"Delicious starters (Korean chicken and squid) and great burgers with great flavours. Excellent beers. Wonderful service. Fast service,..."

Jenny O'Brien

"Great ambiance and very accommodating staff. Order process is a bit techy, you need your phones to order their menu. I don’t know if they do normal..."

Michael Jerome de Loyola

"Awesome food and staff! Best Burger I've had in a long time. Definitely recommend the blue cheese burger and the truffle fries if you're into that...."

Nela Mg

"Amazing little place. The food was amazing and such good portion sizes. The vibe and manager really add to the atmosphere. We went back twice in one..."

Sharon Hartog

"Jimmy Coops is fantastic, best burger I have had in a long time, great views of the lake and mountains, and the staff are wonderful, you can't go..."

Richard Old

"I went and dined in on a hot, sunny Friday lunchtime. I tried their Coops Classic burger and a refreshing Jack Daniels and coke(JD's) great..."

Leon Khan

Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar

84/100 (1705 ratings)

Chicken and Mushroom Filo

Risotto

Eggs Benedict w Salmon

Eggs Benedict with Pork Belly

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Called in for Breakfast in a group after we stayed the night in Taupo before heading north to Auckland. Really friendly service. Food was really good..."

Vaughan Wilson

"We have been twice on holiday and both times the service was superb and the food fresh and you could tell the food was made in house. Highly..."

Glenn Phillips

"Popped in here for a coffee and cake yesterday. First time we'd used it and it certainly won't be the last. The seating and atmosphere were great, as..."

Steve Drake

"Awesome food and drinks and lovely staff! I've just had the 'detox loaf' and a coffee for a quick breakfast and absolutely loved it!!! So yum I..."

Claire Dredge

"Without a shadow of a doubt... best food in town!!! I drool over the poached eggs and potato cakes and don't get me started on the date and orange..."

Michal Johnson

"Our fave cafe hands down! Best coffee,delicious food and cheerful friendly staff..."

Tia McDermott

"Out for mothers day brekkie with my family. Was totally impressed with the staff. Before we order was told it was a 30min wait. That was expected as..."

Karen McLean

"We loved Victoria’s in 2015 on our honeymoon and our return trip 2.5 years later with the kids it’s even better. Thank..."

Emiloly Ramsay

"Love everything about this place. The food, the coffee and the service is..."

Nic Jarvis

"I love coming to Victoria's! Friendly service and the delightfu arrayl food is delicious!!! The coffee is always great and I will never forget the..."

Sharyn Newman NZ

"Great setting, astmosphere and food. In fact there was food envy when I posted a picture of my Avocado Smash breakfast on..."

Beth Kearney

"Great staff and super Xmas atmosphere. Tasty food and nice coffee. Very satisfied. Even my parents were impressed! Thank..."

Sasha Law

"Eggs bene was tasty. I definitely had jealousy issues when someone else's scrambled eggs came out! Good selection and friendly people that worked..."

becca

"Very lovely lunch today, we ordered cheesy beef burger, soup of the day, and the works(the pork ribs were really..."

Vicky Huang

"Lovely cafe. They have a great food selection and everything has their own little twist on it. The fluffy pancakes with lemon curd were..."

Christine Pover

"The people at this cafe are so polite and kind, their food and coffee is on top. Have a visit when u come to..."

Jaehyo, Olivia Roh

"Grabbed breakfast here on our way through to Wellington! Service was extremely friendly, food came out fast and was delicious. Lots of dairy free and..."

Lucy Morris

"Pancakes was the absolute tops! So delicious and the coffee was the best had in the NZ..."

Beth Mug

"Soy flat whites, dirty chai, salads, frittata, Mac and cheese - it's all delicious and the list goes on. They can somehow send out coffee that is far..."

Dan May

"Nice decor, friendly staff plus great food! The best combo! Had rolled omelettes with chorizo, capsicum and potatoes with added BACON!! Eggs were..."

Jia Woei L

"Love it. Good food. Good coffee. Relax..."

Bas

"Had 'The Works' and it did not disappoint. One of the best big breakfasts I've ever had, and one of the few that has lived up to what it's advertised..."

be ry

"Went there per recommendation as suddenly had cravings, but the small pancake a lil dense, had..."

Wolfie King

"Super cute little cafe with an outdoor patio! We stopped on our way out from Taupo to Wellington and grabbed 2 expertly crafted and strong Flat..."

Jennifer Johnson

"Sitting here at the moment. Enjoying our coffee. Amazing ambiance ☺️ very relaxing. Loved the variety of foods. Thanks for catering ketogenic..."

Mrs Smith

"It's a nice diner with casual diner style options. Most of the portion sizes are large, and very filling. The staff are friendly. Our experience was..."

R L (Eatinghero)

"Excellent food, staff are very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere with plenty of room to sit down, relax to enjoy your food and coffee. Plenty..."

Joel Andrews

"The food was nice. However the edamame beens were a bit frozen. The place was very busy but the service was relatively..."

Emilia Stocks

"Great food options. Don't forget to add bacon if you want bacon on your Eggs Beni or your wife might steal your pork from yours, who did it right..."

Andrew Cook

Dixie Brown's

84/100 (6794 ratings)

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

Eggs Benedict

Pasta

Kiwi Farmhouse Breakfast

Full Rack of BBQ Ribs

Slow Braised Beef Cheek

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

Burgerfuel Taupo

83/100 (1750 ratings)

Chicken Burger and Fries

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Bacon Backfire

Class Coke

Cheeseburger Meal Natural Nuggets Meal

Kumara Fries with Aioli

Hamburgini with Cheese

Spud Fries with Aioli

Bastard with Kumara Fries

Bacon BBQ Roadster and Kumara Fries

American Muscle Double

"Fantastic fast food restaurant. Burgers are of the larger portions and very filling. There is upstairs seating available inside and lots of outdoor..."

Phillip

"We rocked up late, must have been closing time, the kind lady serviced us, even though a staff member said to her we are closed. She was still happy..."

Dee Renor

"Burger Fuel is my reward every week. My burger today was a bit cold, but it was still reka..."

riqi harawira

"Surprisingly tasty burger, i can say this is one of the best burger i've..."

Bas

"It was an alright experience, the burger was delicious but the Kumara fires were either refried, the oil was old or just sitting for a long time :/..."

Kpop fangirl

"Visited on 11/08/23. Best burger I've had in years! Customer service was amazing and made our order quickly and accurately. I would definitely..."

Max Mooney

"Great tasting burger with wonderful lake view! I think the burgers in this place is one of the best in town, not pricy, great taste and really nice..."

Quinton LI (Quinton)

"Amazing vege Burgers at a busy time of the evening. Was a little bit difficult to find a place to sit where other outside diners cigarette smoke..."

Orelle McDonald

"Best burgers and an awesome view, with upstairs warm seating its the best example in NZ. You cant go wrong here. Vegans, vegetarian, gluten free..."

Tyrone Penning

"Burger fuel is burger fuel right? Meal was good, had a Modifried burger, chips and drink. Burger was good and for once the chips were actual fresh..."

Johno Yarrow

"We were arriving quite late in Taupo and just ended up coming here to pick up some burgers for dinner. We ordered in store and then headed out to Pac..."

Benedict Uy

"Burger Fuel is probably the best restaurant chain in New Zealand. Their burgers are one of the best I've ever eaten, and it's on par with the price..."

Wei Jie Tan

"I really like this page! We are at 2 different locations while visiting NZ North Island. The burgers are really good and..."

Joan Coffing

Bodyfuel Cafe

83/100 (1980 ratings)

Cauliflower and Bacon Stack

Flat White and Chesse Scone

GF Coffee Chocolate Biscuit

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"Best breakfast I’ve had in a long time. Heaps of gluten free options for my Coeliac hubby too. Highly..."

Emma Johns

"The best coffee in town and a big range of healthy food, variety of milk and gluten-/dairy free options. You definetely need to try it if you are in..."

Marisa-Sophia Mntln

"Great cafe for vegan gluten-freers. Very accommodating and friendly staff, able to modify dishes to meet your..."

Carlos Cynthia

"Love the staff and the food is great! I really enjoy the smoothies although there is a bit of inconsistency. Great flavour but can sometimes be very..."

Anna Yates

"Stopped in for a short break on my journey and enjoyed the best blueberry muffin I've ever tasted. Thank..."

Kathy Barnes

"Just had a quick lunch and it was fabulous- quick service, food tasty and even got my coffee with the food as requested! Will be back..."

Phillipa Rao

"Since arriving in Taupo, I have gone to Bodyfuel Cafe for breakfast and lunch everyday. Their food /coffee/ smoothies EVERYTHING !!!is delicious and..."

Josue Moran Lainez

"Awesome quality food, great service and staff. Bacon is..."

Graham Browne

"Steve and the crew operate an exceptional establishment, food quality and service are top notch. Great new menu offers a wide variety of..."

Gerard Stokes

"Love it so much here ! Great food! Perfect coffee! Good serving size ! Awesome prices !! Yum..."

Tilly Davies

"My absolute favourite place to eat in Taupo, the food is excellent and the staff are awesome..."

Emma Don Gregory

"Friends have raved about this place for years, made my first visit and OMG love. First stop on return visit will be the Bodyfuel..."

Emma J Kimberley

"Great variety in both the menu food & cabinet food. We ordered at the counter, found a seat & had only been sitting for a minute when our coffee &..."

Louise

"I love this cafe! I stop here whenever I'm passing through Taupo or every morning when I'm staying in the city. The coffee is fantastic and this..."

Peter Black

"Fantastic food, great service, really high quality food and the coffee is the best I've had in ages. I spent 3 weeks in Taupo over Christmas and went..."

Roberto Passini

"7 of us went for breakfast on boxing day and the breakfasts were delicious and came out in a timely fashion. Eggs Benedict was of a high standard. ..."

Tiffany Cater

"My wife and I have breakfast here every time we come to Taupo. The food is fantastic, the staff are friendly and the service is fast.Bodyfuel is..."

David Bruce

"This cafe came recommended by a friend and I can see why.Food on display looked exceptional and a good range also. My panini was very..."

Chris Beale

"Without a doubt, the BEST cafe in Taupo, and probably North Island to be fair, and I do frequent quite a few!It's always a MUST when we're in..."

Paull

"After frequenting Body Fuel for a number of years the standard of service has never dropped and the food is still magic the crew and management still..."

Mike

"A welcome stopover between Aucks/Welly. Friendly staff, great service, awesome..."

Viola Etuata

"Crissy and Steve have got to the best hosts ever , we had my wifes 50th ther on sat and had agreat ime the food was plentiful and brilliantly..."

Mike

"Good food, good prices (Not the cheapest but good portions and worth what you pay)Healthy options and many gluten / dairy free options. Staff..."

Biggie C

"visitor to Taupo and went there today for 1st time.Excellent food - almost too much to choose from. Compares well with other cafe food (we are..."

Theresa Frost

"BodyFuel is the best in Taupo! Fantastic food and friendly..."

Mark

"My husband and I went to Body Fuel for the first time 19 May 2009 and it was FANTASTIC!! Not only was the food delicious, there was plenty of it,..."

Lynda Muller

"Seriously awsome homemade venison pie the pastry,filling etc was..."

Rebecca

"Absolutely awsome, my wife is gluten intolerant and they have a great selection. The service was superb, and it was Cycle Challenge weekend. They are..."

Paul

"We travel around NZ. and this woukd have given us the BEST big breakfast ever. Everything was perfect. Fluffy scrambled eggs, bacon that was soft to..."

Heather Carston

"It was awesome place I went there late in the day and was welcomed like we walked in at 9am which was brilliant and had amazing food from the chill..."

Keith Buchan

"It was a quick stopover on Intercity bus. We managed to grabbed a chicken sandwich and a mince pie. The sandwich was very hearty but the pie was..."

Trotting Horse

"10/10 experience at Body Fuel. Americanos were tasty and the Smashed Avocados were fresh and..."

Sofie Dial

"The breakfast and coffee was consistently excellent. But the most inviting aspect was the front staff member still setting up. They invited me to..."

Andrew Sheldon

"The food is so good here! They really cater to a lot of different dietary needs, and everything is clearly labelled. The green goddess bowl was..."

Hannah K

"Keto brunch meal was delicious. The beef burger was tasty and filling. Great staff and wonderful service. Price is fitting with the delicious..."

Elroy 0kada

"Loved the food and service the first time I was here a month ago and now back here with some friends. Same outstanding service by the staff and of..."

Ecl Z

"Our favourite Taupo cafe to stop at. The service is always great. The food is crowd-pleasing but still nourishing - the meals come with a decent..."

Judi G

"Great little spot for coffee and breakfast. We tried some of their new coffee creations, and they were really good, with a bit of a kick to them. The..."

Daniel Perez

Bistro Lago

83/100 (1545 ratings)

Triple Chocolate Tart

Confit Mushrooms Charred Onion Beef Just

Fish

Risotto

Crispy Squid with Nduja

Pork

Tuna

Roasted Bone Marrow Gravy

Cheese

Fish & chips

Salmon

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

Jolly Good Fellows

82/100 (2258 ratings)

Guinness Pasteis with Green Beans

Crispy Pork Belly Slow Cooked Then Grilled Crispy

Pork

Pasta

Selection of 13 Different Beers

Salt and pepper squid

Costillas de Cerdo

Porterhouse Steak

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..."

Jakub Orłowski

Ploughman's Restaurant And Bar

81/100 (1638 ratings)

Chicken and Bacon Fettuccine

Pork Belly Without Mash

Salt and Pepper Calamari

Banofee Pie

Cheesecake of the Day

Wheelchair Accessible

"I walked in expecting a cheesy, British-style pub and average food (for no reason, I just had my doubts). What I received was expertly prepared food..."

Dane Marcus

"Well what can I say, wow, what an awesome place, we love theme bars and this one is awesome, what a beautiful place to go for a meal, even just a..."

Keith Buchan

"The food is delicious 😋 and the service is amazing. Thanks, ploughmans restaurant, for the night and dinner..."

Wild Wolf Spirit Gaming

"This place has great large portions! The service is a bit slow to be honest, one of the only negatives about the place. We ate here twice and were..."

Kyle D

"Just had an amazing dinner. 2x Adults, 3x children. We had the salt and pepper calamari, kids cheese pizza and fries, chicken and bacon salad, fish..."

Egan Bidois

"The wife and I switched to Ploughman's for our local, on account of the nice setting/atmosphere and the awesome staff! Special shout out to Taylor,..."

Tom MacPherson

"After a few bumps we’ve finally found a great place to dine in Taupo. The atmosphere is amazing and very English to every single detail. The..."

Vanessa Avila

"Excellent service. We had a great meal. Loved the setup. We were there on a busy weekend with a football festival. Would..."

Hadleigh Lynn

"Great English pub, if your looking for good food, friendly service, happy staff and cold beer with a nice place to sit outside and enjoy the sun then..."

Daniel Southall

"Great pub atmosphere. Lovely selection of food. Did not feel rushed at all. Portions on the large size. Great value for..."

Lianne Milne

"Garlic bread amazing. Arancini balls were well made with the nicest dipping sauce. Staff were well mannered and friendly. Great atmosphere. Good..."

David Lyle

"Excellent dining. Nice staff and friendly. Food awesome..."

Gayle Shaw

"Lived here for years and tried Ploughmans for the first time. Really enjoyed it. Nice big burger and fries, pizza’s looked good and the kids..."

Bronson Dredge

"Spicy chicken burger was great..."

Sharron Trass

"Awesome friendly service, and the food so good will definitely be..."

Bryan Wawatai (Wolfbane)

Crafty Trout Bier Kafe

Free off-street parking

"After a fishing trip we brought our trout here to be cooked and had a great meal! The cider and alcoholic ginger beer were very nice. Be sure to..."

Liam Palmer

"Have lots of items with trout on it. There is cute trout goodie shop on first floor and second floor is pub. Foods are simple but so yummy ! But not..."

Eunice Choi

"wow, this place has the best potato fries i have ever had in my life! soo good! the cheeseburger was also excellent. great selection of delicious..."

Willy

"Upstairs and a little hidden away, but it’s a gem of a place. I love trying beers so this was magic to find. I got a tasting paddle and I would..."

Kym Moore

"Super cozy brewery with a great selection of ciders, beers, wines and cocktails. Enjoy the tasting rack on the sunny rooftop terrace, watched the..."

Faima Ramirez Hirschauer

"Best pizza and beer in town. I highly recommend this place. The spot is amazing, very unique, and the service is..."

Oscar Topete

"What a nice and cosy brewery. We enjoyed our visit and of course the good beer. The porter is nice. From my opinion/ taste Weizenbier (Wheatbeer)..."

Franzi-Und Ive

"Lovely inviting atmosphere, warm cozy fire, great friendly hospitality, wonderful meals and fantastic mulled wine! Made our group feel very..."

Lisa Red

"Pleasant Austrian themed pub / brewery with delicious food / beer and great decor. The Schnitzel plate was fantastic and the sauerkraut that..."

Christian Kortlang

"Amazing place to stop for a few big pints! Really cosy interior and tasty beers. Cool to have a brewery that doesn’t have the cut copy warehouse..."

james b

"Had a 9 tasting paddle. Ales/lagers/stouts are very nice. 13.5% lager is a nice drop. Well worth the money and definitely the nicest brews in Taupo...."

Matthew Fletcher

"Phenomenal place. Wonderful place to stop for a beer, a tasting rack and amazing schnitzel. The restaurant is quirky and cool, staff is attentive,..."

Kristin Potchynok

"Very cool spot lots to see, awesome balcony outside. Food is amazing and fast service. Family friendly! Cute gift shop down stairs. Unique..."

Armani Maree

"An unassuming and cozy little brew-pub that I almost missed while walking down the street. The beers were fresh and good. While I didnt eat..."

Andrew Lowe

"Worth going to in Taupo: great selection of craft beer, good food, great..."

Meran Moore

"Beer was pretty good and the flights are large so can't complain there. Easy stop for a beer when making a pit stop. Some good options for different..."

Kayc Hilihetule

"Crunchy and delicious pizza, which was customised to our needs. Tasty Smoke ginger beer. Warm and friendly service. Entertaining conversation with..."

Petr Bednář

Catch 22 Takeaways

Kumera Chips and Crab Stick

Fish burger

Snapper Cocktails & Chips

"Well, I'm embarrassed to say but my wife and I accidentally ate it all before we could show off our lunch. Our only regret of the whole experience..."

Kyle Butler

"Good store with plenty of range & options . Staff were most welcoming for us tired travellers . The snapper cocktails & chips went down well & I..."

JT

"Amazing fish & chips place. Ask for extra crispy fish & chips - it taste sooo good! The owner is friendly, place is clean and serves great food in..."

TheMaximus481

"Very delicious fish & chips. Fish batter is just a thin layer n very crispy. Not many places in the world have this type of quality. No oil taste...."

YC frances

"The service is always incredibly friendly, the chips are my favorite in Taupo and always extra crispy as requested - I highly recommend the extra..."

Midge I

"Pretty nice Fush n' Chups... Friendly greeting and thank you as you collected the food by staff... Had one of their Packs, 1 fish, 1 sausage, 1..."

Spider Webb

"The food deserves high praise. It was well cooked and hot. Personable..."

SUSAN

"Friendly service. Great burgers and loaded wedges. We also got a seafood boil, I think it was worth the $50 we paid. I would call catch 22 more of a..."

Atawhai Dudley

"Clean, Freindly, everything visible, fresh snapper, nice scallops and oysters, good batter, oil/fat clean, kumara chips really good. Would have been..."

Jeff Coffin

"Best Fish and Chips we've had since returning to New Zealand last year. We read the reviews and glad we ignored a few minor comments and experienced..."

Patricia Joseph

"One of the best meals we have had in town, ordered a bit of everything from the menu and it was all fantastic! Great menu options and Wonderful..."

Z W

"Best fish and chips we have had by far in Taupo, the hoki and fried mussels tasted fresh, crisp and delicious,.. the patrons were super friendly, we..."

Patu Mama

"My family and I stopped in here to eat last weekend, the fish was beautiful!! Nice thin batter, tasted fresh and not chewy, scallops were perfection..."

Jens Bell

"Delicious late lunch in the sunshine today. Everything about the visit delightful. Bummed we're from Melbourne and can't come here to try EVERYTHING...."

Talitha Fraser

"Ordered online: - Good value and ready on time. Friendly service with a smile. Works Burger homemade angus beef pattie with cheese, onion rings,..."

chris coetzee

"Best fish and chips around! These guys love what they do and do it well. Great food and excellent..."

Nicole Schuster

"Love catch 22! The new owners are so friendly, Hardworking and just nice people. Had fish, hotdog, spring roll and chips tonight, very nice,..."

John Fitness

Mulligan's Public House

Teapot of Gin and Tonic

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best pub in Taupō EASILY the vibes are amazing, the whole team are friendly and nice and clean up Quick!! Pub quiz is always a blast and a great..."

MK

"We really liked this little pub. We were the only people in there to begin with, but it started filling up quick once it got closer to the band..."

Anderson Family

"Was fun didn't eat anything but great atmosphere, warm and friendly..."

Jasmine te whaiti

"Great atmosphere, great staff. The burger was less than average but it wouldn't stop me from coming here again for drinks and..."

Adventure Pants

"Wish I was there for a music night.. atmosphere is Great...food enjoyable... Fish and chips nice Guinness stew with mash YUM... Cheers..."

Nicholas Caley

"The new outdoor area is an amazing place to spend your summer arvo.. great selection of whiskeys and other top shelf drinks, has pool tables out back..."

emma M

"Awesome friendly place, if you need to relax come..."

Bryan Wawatai (Wolfbane)

"Best pint of Guinness outside of..."

Michael Lay

"This was fantastic. Myself, Wife and daughter had a lovely meal. Great pints of Guinness. And believe me I have drank a fair amount of Guinness in my..."

pearse kinchella

"Love this place! If you are looking for a cool place that doesn't have the tourist trap feel, and you are looking for excellent food, this is the..."

Val Nevitt

"Great as usual. New owners since we last visited Taupo. Maybe add more old and known music too but still friendly and beers are cheap. Oh and my..."

Tarnz Nehua

"Quick stop after a long drive. Found this pub by accident. Best pint of Guinness I've had in a long time. Nice wee pub. Even let us try the wine..."

Al Bax

Cobb & Co. Taupo

79/100 (1977 ratings)

Coach Burger with Curly Fries

db Export Fruit Cider

Pork

Fish & chips

Cauliflower Nibbkes with Four Sauces

Seafood chowder

Pork Belly Meal Scrumptious

hot chocolate

Cobb Crunches and Traffic Light

Deep Fried Cauliflower

Fish & Chips

Ribs

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

Fish and Chips

Prawns

Marinated Buffalo Wings

Nachos

Lemon Lime and Bitters

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely place for dinner- family friendly atmosphere, but suitable for single person, or group. I was late in my dinning time and really appreciated..."

Christine Raymond - Kichwapanikuna

"We had drinks and fries to start our late lunch, chefs were sent off on a break before there dinner set but we were happy to find a place to take us..."

Ruiha kara

"The gentleman who served us was wonderful, sorry I don't recall your name. We were not bothered by the "no liqour licence yet" But i do understand..."

Orana Trevelyan

"Very nice meals, wanted dessert but couldn't fit anything else after..."

Jo Atkinson

"Great restaurant! Portion sizes were big, prices were decent. Wouldn’t call the food top quality, but perfectly acceptable for a cheaper family..."

John Thompson

"Haven't been to a cobb n Co since I was little... So the Adult traffic jams were just fun!! Beautiful meal. Amazing staff. (and local..."

Sarah Morris

"Great place for good food and ambience. Like most places short staffed so don't be in a hurry and let the staff do the best they can. Lovely well..."

Philip Luders

"Family diner with some extra thrown in. The wait staff did tell us that they are understaffed and tried their best to serve everyone as punctually as..."

Sarah Ong

"We had a lovely evening at Cobb & Co. Wish they were still in Auckland. Really great service and the food was high quality. They were really kid..."

Kiri

"Walked in 45 minutes before the kitchen closed. Promptly ordered & received our meals quick smart. The food & service were both great...."

Ingrid Chapman

The Coffee Club

77/100 (1448 ratings)

Eggs Benedict with Mushrooms

Brioche Burger

Bacon and Eggs and Toast

Classic Eggs Bene

Iced Frappuccino

Burger

Pulled Pork Eggs Bene

Eggs Benedict

Large Plate of Chips and Dips

Lemon Pepper Squid Salad

Toasts

Soy Milk Latte

Salmon Ans Avo Stack

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Wheelchair Accessible

"We recently enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Coffee Club in Taupo. The food was not only nice but also quite delicious. The added bonus was the..."

Anjo Vidanapathirana

"We were quite pleased with our coffee. Long Black coffee usually does not have much flavour, but the one at Coffee Club Taupo blew me..."

R M

"The manager was very kind and helpful. He was able to customize our vegetarian order. Our avocado toast was perfectly crispy and delicious, thanks to..."

Ron Patel

"Great place to pop in for a coffee and meal, came twice on our visit to taupo, enjoyed it both time, service was fast and friendly. Nice and warm..."

Amy Hassett

"Such good variety of food and so delicious and decent wait times. Everything was great apart from the lady behind the till telling me and my partner..."

Mia Lamerton

"Really friendly attentive staff . Unfortunately I was the only person in the restaurant due to road works at the front of the restaurant. They gave..."

David77646

"Ordered the Angus Beef Burger and was absolutely stunned at how absolutely scrumptious it was! Cooked to perfection ! Definitely a step above!..."

Nicole Song

"Wow, I have never felt so cared for ar a Cafe!! Short wait for food, during the time drinks arrived fast. Food was great. During the hour I stayed I..."

Lilli King

"Went to coffee club as they had more vegan/vegetarian options then the other cafes nearby so well done! Kids enjoyed their iced chocolates. My lunch..."

Natasha Smith

"Busy place, food was great, service and staff exceptional only comment would be the lime thickshake wasn't a THICKshake but lovely lime (rotorua had..."

Margaret Ager-belton

"Beautiful food. Had southern style tenders with slaw and fries. Absolutely delicious. Generous size too. Got 3 big tenders which I could only eat 2..."

Fiona Webster

"I tried something different this time, and it was absolutely delicious. The staff at Coffee Club is super welcoming and 100% for customer service. I..."

MRUNAL MANGAONKAR

"We had a lovely breakfast , Service was great and super fast. Food was wonderful and good value for the price . Definitely be back...."

Courtney Warren

Eurasia Gourmet Takeaways

Free off-street parking

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"I took my Family here to eat. The burgers are the best! So big i had trouble finishing mine💯🔥🔥🔥 Fish & chips were really nice too...."

A Pak

"Seen this place a few times and finally took the opportunity to try it. Ordered the Chinese Combo and it was delicious. The waffle chips were also an..."

Shalyse Murphy

"Excellent chop suey, fried rice and good fish and chips. Light sauces with very fresh veges cooked perfectly...."

Derek Dikstaal

"Seriously the BEST burger I had in this New Zealand trip！ Friendly staff, extremely tasty burger and LOW COST...What else you'll be looking..."

tian tian

"Absolutely delicious food, we always make an effort to return everytime we are in Taupo. The chicken burger is my all time..."

Rebekah Robinson

"Super friendly service, diverse and very delicious foods with good price and huge size. no wonder it’s the top rated takeaway in taupo. Love..."

Mercy LIU

"The food is good, portions a bit smaller than other similar Chinese takeaways, but still good value for money. Good location in town and gets popular..."

Scott Devonport

"Wonderful food - our fav is the chop suey which is delicious...and they make it garlic free with no problem. Recommend this..."

Catherine Grace

"Best value in Taupo! I came here all the time for their awesome sandwiches and burgers. They are all made fresh with great ingredients - the chicken..."

Lizzy Keller

"We picked up a combination fried rice and lemon chicken last night, and they were both soooooo good, with very generous servings (enough for at least..."

Chantelle Meikle

"Really good everything! Best fish 'n' chups I've had in a while. Also, a great burger. Locals all tell me that their Asian food is first class & I..."

Robert Zohs

"Delicious Chinese food. Good for the price. The burgers are pretty good too and the staff are very..."

Jessica D'Alton

Lone Star

76/100 (1925 ratings)

Blue Pacific-Fish 'N Chips

Pork Loin with Chips and Slaw

Cocktails

Calamari

Salmon Main with Coleslaw

Wheelchair Accessible

"Service was goooood!!!! Food was gooooood!!!! Booked a table with 27 people and definitely a great outcome. Food didnt take long at all, staff were..."

Fooooood

"Very busy and packed with people. I loved how they had free range chicken and such a range of yummy food. There was a long wait but only because they..."

Foodie

"I came in when all the 'Halloween deco' was up and it looked very well done!The place is well located and the bar is a presentable..."

Daniel Moore

"Have been here twice and it is the best Lone Star in my opinion! The deserts in particular are great, the food in general is value for money. Great..."

Aimee R

"Had my daughters 21st dinner here last June, and it was really good, it was a busy Saturday night, but their service was great.Meals were..."

Kim Ormsby

"Busy busy busy, Lonestar is Lonestar you always know what you are going to get if you are a repeat customer and it will taste the same every time and..."

Amanda

"Had lunch here yesterday & afternoon drinkees today, fast friendly service, warm welcoming atmosphere & a free garlic loaf this afternoon to..."

Colene McBride

"had a whānau lunch and we all loved our meals ✨ cooked perfectly and presentation was so pretty. left feeling full and satisfied 🍽️ we’ll..."

LOZZ

"We tried the online takeaway option in Taupo. Great easy experience, value for money with generous portion sizes. We ordered the Rib box. Only..."

Becs Illingworth

"Showed up late notice with no booking and was catered to by staff. Service was lovely and top notch and the food was amazing. My wife had the salmon..."

Sione Vea

"Food was great, staff were..."

Christine Bradshaw

"We went for the Boxing Day dinner. The food was amazing. The staff was very friendly. Although we haven’t made a reservation the team helped us to..."

Chanjief Chandrakumar

"Ignored on arrival by maitre de and nearly walked back out after a wait, then sat us at a table by an open door without being asked if it would be..."

Grant Robinson

"FOOD was spectacular! Got the Pork and the Crackling was to die for. If you know me you'll know I love a good cracking. Only complaint was that It..."

James Hickmott

"Love the taste of homemade garlic bread 🍞. The rib is so yummy as well. Food comes fast and cooks in a nice..."

Be the One

"Our server has been amazing. As I ordered low dairy, she has checked with me every step of the way during the preparation of our meal. Excellent..."

Toffee-pop Nz

"Came to lonestar for dinner, My partners 1st time and we loved it, He had the Tequila Scallops and Bb Ribs and I had the Dixie Chicken 😍 Enjoyed..."

Shannel Tata

"Super evening with the usual massive portions of food. We were five at the table. We enjoyed Redneck Ribs (enough for two), salmon, teraki and chips..."

Dora Green

Stag Park Diner

Creamy Chicken Fettuccine

Chicken Burger

Scotch Fillet with Salad Fries Eggs and Red Wine Jus Alpukat

english breakfast

Streetfood from Sri Lanka Hiru's Cheese Kottu Rotti

Pulled Pork Burger

Toasted Turkish Bread Sandwich

Chicken Schnitzel

Beef burger

Eggs Benny

Southern Fried Chicken & Chips

Hawaiian Burger and Fries

Roasted Veggies

Lambs Fry & Bacon

Savoury Pancake Stack

Battered Chicken and Chips

"My partner and I were in Taupo for the weekend & town was absolutely packed for breakfast. We were pleased to see the diner was nice & quiet. Lady at..."

Nell Ss

"Highly recommend place for delicious food. Enjoyed our breakfast today and friendly service. Local Diner is where you can enjoy Sri Lankan Authentic..."

Jinali Silva

"Lovely little gem to stop at during a road trip. The food was delicious. I recommend the pork ribs! Service was good and the establishment is well..."

Michael McCarty

"Love the old school diner look. Food was delicious and staff were friendly and cheerful. Kids loved the milkshakes being in the old glass milk..."

Heather Proffit

"Absolutely LOVE this place!! Gary runs it so well and you can tell this in the food! It's nothing fancy but that's what makes it what it is! I would..."

Laura Crittenden

"Lovely 50s-restaurant-themed place with a even more Lovely couple preparing and serving fast, delicious and well prepared food. Super Clean and tidy,..."

John Cury (John Cury)

"Got this place recommended by my truck driving bro inlaw, so stopped here for lunch on our way south. Awesome place, decor is 60's milk bar, good..."

Robert Fletcher

"New owners are really friendly and kind. Food is great. Restraunt is clean and food is cheap. All in all a bloody good place!! Highly..."

Tai Taupo

"The people were lovely the ribs and burger were amazing nice milkshakes too..."

Rawiri Mcgregor

"This restaurant is under new management now. We tried some Srilankan food it was amazing. Very nice atmosphere would make you feel like the those old..."

Shalutha Bomulla

"Fantastic place to grab a feed. Very cool interior space all done up in that old "classic americana" diner theme. Excellent food, great service and..."

The Māori That Bikes (Maori That Bikes)

"Delicious and valuable， very friendly..."

Zed Zhao

"Excellent & very ablidging will to go the extra mile too satify you needs, cant speak highly enough of the amazing customer..."

graham rapaea

"Excellent food. Such a relaxing place. Retro setting is really..."

Henry McCarty

"Very nice place and staff are so friendly.. Our dinner was nice, a side of salad would of been nice with the meals but overall everything was great....."

Shannel Tata

"Very friendly and welcoming service. Food is fantastic. Real 60's truck stop feel. A must for..."

JACO VORSTER

"I was lucky to be brought here once a week as a child. Then it became overpriced. But it's back to nostalgia. The prices, the food quality and..."

jess brunswick

Lakehouse Taupo

75/100 (1205 ratings)

Lemon Lime and Lemonade and Sundowner

Fish

Truffle Parmesan Fries Dumplings Korean Fried Chicken

Pork

Coops Classic Beef Burger

Beer

Chowder

Mother Clucker Chicken Burger

IPA

Fish & Chips

Tapas

Crush N Crunch Boozy Shake

Korean Chicken Tenders

Beef

Homemade Hot Smoked Salmon

Smoke'n Chicken Salad

Fondue

"Really great food and cocktails offered here. We ordered the vegetarian nachos to share as well and they were amazing. The service of the staff was..."

Carol A

"Fantastic service. Warm and inviting. Best lemon lime bitters I've ever had. Really beautifully presented meals. Lamb rump on hot stone that you..."

Dylan Pay

"Beer selection = 5 Food = 4 Good selection of craft beers and location near the lake with good people watching makes the Lakehouse a regular choice..."

Lena Jenkins

"The food here is fine but let's be real, the drinks here are fantastic. This place introduced me to my favorite beer of all time: White Mischief by..."

Alex Divinsky

"Had an awesome night with my colleagues last week at Lakehouse Taupo after a busy shift. Yummy ribs with perfect crispy kumara on the side! Staffs..."

t0ny

"Great view, pretty good food. Pizza was much better than it looks but probably would go with a burger next time. Steak sandwich was unreal. Service..."

Nick W

"Decent selection of craft beer and some nice choices for food. Seafood came out on a hot rock that I was able to cook the food on to my liking...."

Aaron “Roadkill” Saxon

"Sat inside and enjoyed the rugby match while enjoying a hot stone steak! Service and atmosphere was great - Would recommend you stop by for drinks or..."

Laura Johns

"These guys had really great service, lovely food, amazing whiskey and lovely views. Was busy and packed but still enjoyed our dinner. Top..."

Karepa Wall

"The stone cooked meals are really good! Friendly staff and good..."

Tysel Hepi

"Looks like a great place for craft beer. Stopped in for breakfast with family. Meal was good and coffee..."

Jacques du Toit

"One of the best Pubs ive been to with decent portion Fish and Chips with tasty salad. Good vibes inside too. Highly recommended when coming around to..."

Kiwindian 17

"Came down here for breakfast just after lunch. Food was good as was the coffee. Good views over Lake Taupo from the..."

Mike “Mike” Cook

"Nice food, good price and view of the..."

Kelly R

"Always my dinner restaurant of choice when in Taupo. Staff are very friendly and food is always..."

Malcolm Brotherton

"Nice and tasty breakfast... A bit cold inside (winter -..."

Zdeněk Šmejkal

Taste Cafe Restaurant & Bar

Quinoa & Oat Porridge

Fish

Salad

NZ Beef Burger

Eggs Benedict with Mushroom Bacon Salmon

Fish & chips

Soup

Salmon

Chocolate Brownie and Strawberry Gelato

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Good place to have breakfast and will be going back to try dinner. We ordered salmon w avocado eggs bene on potato rosti with smoothies. Good service..."

Becs Illingworth

"The views here are absolutely gorgeous! Over looking the boardwalk on the lake with the mountains! Staff were very friendly, our food came out very..."

Jordan Buren

"What a hidden treasure this place is. On the lakefront, plenty of space and great decor. But the best thing is the healthy, delicious and inexpensive..."

Debs Morrison

"Had a great breakfast at Taste! My husband and I ordered modified breakfasts and they were very willing to accommodate. Service was quick and..."

Becca Puntoni

"I had the French toast with banana and bacon. Was delicious and cooked perfectly with crispy bacon. I also had a Vegan Pinacolada smoothie which also..."

TaliaNicholas

"Went for breakfast! Had egg on toast, tomato and chives soup and custard slice. A bit pricey, the egg was pure fried with no seasoning :( hash browns..."

Phoenix Zhang

"Very friendly staff, great atmosphere and view of the lake with a large outdoor patio good in the summer & winter. Large menu selection to choose..."

jacqie ferris

"The BEST Eggs Benny Ive had ever for breakfast, liked if so much bought friends back for Dinner, the chicken salad was equally awesome. The staff are..."

Lucky Nine Gym

"Very nice Café ☕ and service. My salmon was amazing the skin crisp was super good. The girls were super attentive and smiling 😊 they show they..."

Luthychan Linto

"Was such a great breakfast experience. Lovely welcoming staff and scrummy yummy food. Little bit expensive but def worth..."

Logan Corke

"Visited just for morning coffee and cheese scones, both very good, especially lovely with the voucher (picked up at our motel). Nice location at the..."

Alexey Volkov

"Awesome friendly, funny, and helpful staff! Makes a nice change 😊👍💗 Nice food and ultra fast service! By the time I paid, the girl makign..."

Marko Cunningham

"New management is awesome. Great place to eat with awesome views. Steak sandwich is very..."

Patrick Mckee

"Recommend!! We visited this morning (9 of us in total) and after walking round and reading menus decided to pop in. All Breakfasts were lovely, well..."

Chloe k

"Nice breakfasts, often have specials. Good portions for breakfast. Friendly..."

Hennie van der Walt

"Clean place, great food, nice services. Cannot ask for more! Had a great lunch experience with family including two kids. The sandwich is crispy,..."

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