TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

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

Taupo Thai Restaurant

85/100 (1106 ratings)

Deep Fried Prawns with Sesame Seeds

Banana split

Beef

Pineapple Fred Rice with Prawns

Massaman Curry Chicken

"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

Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar

84/100 (1705 ratings)

Chicken and Mushroom Filo

Cakes

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)

Slow Braised Beef Cheek

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

Prawns

Pizza

Kiwi Farmhouse Breakfast

Full Rack of BBQ Ribs

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)

Bastard with Kumara Fries

Beef

Bacon BBQ Roadster and Kumara Fries

American Muscle Double

Smack N Cheese

Class Coke

Chicken Burger and Fries

Cheeseburger Meal Natural Nuggets Meal

חזה עוף

Bacon Backfire

Kumara Fries with Aioli

Hamburgini with Cheese

Spud Fries with Aioli

"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

Bistro Lago

83/100 (1545 ratings)

Triple Chocolate Tart

Confit Mushrooms Charred Onion Beef Just

Scallops

Lamb

Crispy Squid with Nduja

Roasted Bone Marrow Gravy

Tuna

Pork

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)

Salt and pepper squid

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

Guinness Pasteis with Green Beans

Crispy Pork Belly Slow Cooked Then Grilled Crispy

Fish

Selection of 13 Different Beers

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)

Salt and Pepper Calamari

Cheesecake of the Day

Chicken and Bacon Fettuccine

Pork Belly Without Mash

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)

Summer Rolls Vegan Chicken

Lemongrass Chicken on Rice and Beef Stew

Hybrid Tart

Lowcarb Salad

Pho

Lemongrass Pork Beef Stew w Bread

Vermicelli

Bánh mì

Low Carb Salad w Artichoke Tea

"Amazing spot 1 minutes walk from the lake. They have a dedicated vegan page on the menu, there aren’t too many dishes but we had everything other..."

Liam Flanagan

"Unforgettable Experience! The service of this restaurant is legit! The lemongrass pork rice is so yummy! The pho (rare beef) the best , I prefer..."

Risalene Kabayao

"Our meals were delicious. This isn’t a fancy restaurant, but the food is very good. I had the vegetarian meal, which was very tasty. Very..."

Brian Karnofsky

"Friendly staff and tasty vegan menu items. They need to take greater care to keep peanuts out of the meal as our peanuts were separately supplied in..."

Stephen Tan

"This place has such a nice vibe, and great food, with vegan options too. You can even find out what zodiac year you are! I’d recommend anything..."

Lana Burns

"We were so happy that this spot opened in Taupo, this has become our weekly go to dinner spot. The flavors are authentic and delicious. Now that..."

Kristen Koo

"Amazing and super authentic food! Definitely worth the..."

Wendy L

"Wow what a great find in Taupo. Food is beautiful, simple and yet elegant. Cheap affordable place with a smaller simple menu, but something for..."

Scott Devonport

"Really wanted some fresh Vietnamese food as we were passing through Taupō. This place was great. There was a misunderstanding with our order and the..."

Morg Fisher

"A must-try if you're stopping at Taupo as this up-and-coming Vietnamese restaurant is sure to impress. We had the low carb salad and beef noodle soup..."

Anne Lim

"Although the price seemed a bit high, the food was amazing. Highly recommend the beef soup with rice/ noodle and the waffle with both condensed milk..."

Joel Kang

"Highly recommend the chicken summer rolls, bahn mi, vermicelli bowls and their famous Vietnamese coffee!!! Beautiful people, beautiful food, the kind..."

Sarah Morley

"I tried the Beef Stew Soup and it was amazing! Will come back..."

Grace C

"i absolutely love Vietnamese food and this is the real deal, from the coffee with condensed milk to the spring rolls, everything i tried was so..."

Lisa Castéran

"Very authentic Beef Pho delicious big bowl of flavourful soup with lots of Beef go you won’t be..."

Jackie helliker

"Favourite place to eat in Taupō whenever we come through. Very kind and sweet staff. Especially to our children. Always excited to get to come back..."

rowan crowe

"Nice little restaurant, fresh atmosphere. The gentleman who served us was so friendly, polite and patient (we have never tried vietnamese kai before)..."

Orana Trevelyan

Lotus Thai Restaurant

Vegetarian Spring Roll and Deep Fried Tofu

Combination of Starters

Pad Thai Noodles with Chicken and Prawns

Green Thai Curry with Pork Belly

Deep Fried Prickly Banana

Wheelchair Accessible

"We have been getting takeaway from here for many years but last night was the first time we have actually sat in the restaurant for a meal. We have..."

Verity Holmes

"The food was delicious!! Really enjoyed the staff, service and atmosphere. Meals were incredibly affordable. One of my best Thai restaurant..."

Ali Palmer

"Staff were very attentive to our needs and all meals arrived together which to me is important so no one was eating while others were waiting. Meals..."

Michael Guillemot

"We had booked for 11 ppl and had 2 extras, they fit us in with no fuss. They also have fit us in on a very busy night before, the food is fabulous,..."

Kerry Hiha

"Service is the best and the food even better. So love dining..."

Marie Therese

"Best food best service lovely attentive people. I had the half marinated chicken..."

Lee Harris Hawkes

"Fabulous service and food - could not be..."

Barbara J McLaughlan

"Very welcoming especially to our Vegan & Vegetarian family. Tonnes to choose from and perfect service, very affordable pricing also! Thank you so..."

Amy Wade

"It was beautiful. Service was excellent meal..."

Pepe Salu Tanuvasa

"Best thai I've had and such friendly staff! Can't wait to visit..."

Abigail Dohnji

"Found this Restaurant on trip advisor and order 3 main dishes,veggies and rice for 2 people it was lovely and fresh and very generous servings we..."

Angela Bercys

"Very good service to go with the very good..."

Anne Todd

"Great food. Great service. Would definitely go back..."

Carmella Galati-Hanley

"Delicious food amazing service highly..."

Emma Braiden

"Delicious good. Great service. Highly..."

Corinne Fowler

"Wow! Service is amazing, food is amazing. Thank you. Best lunch..."

Marindi Martin

"Not bad. No idea what I ordered but it was Seafood 14 and it was YUM!! Drinks are good. Service was alright, given the amount of people..."

Cameron Walker

"Dined here many years ago an it was amazing an still..."

Steve Hemara

"Awesome ambience n..."

Tanushree BaruaGupta

"This was a lovely place to have a Thai meal. We have had a lot of Thai meals in the UK but this is one of the best we have had. Spring Rolls were..."

Simon Duxon

"Some of the best Thai we’ve had and fantastic service! In fact, it’s hard to say what was better, the delicious food or the hospitality of the..."

Josh and Kaity Aldridge

"Really great customer service and wonderful flavours in all our food. Reasonably priced for the quality. Highly recommend..."

Julie Forman

"Absolutely Devine food. We had very quick service here. Meals were beautifully presented and very good value for money. We had an early dinner but as..."

Karen P

"Went here for the first time. It was recommended by a few people and now I know why… the food was absolutely delicious! And the service was top..."

TaliaNicholas

"The food was excellent. In was in no way their fault I didn't enjoy my yellow curry, that was all on me. The entree coconut soup (forget it's name)..."

Joanne McCarthy

"Very nice experience, the food was exception. Well presented and the spicy 🌶️ level was perfect. Probably one of the best Thai Beef Salad's I've..."

Martin Hall

"Delicious food... We always go to Lotus Thai when in Taupo. Staff /service was friendly, smiley and attentive. (Missed the lotus shaped napkins on..."

rachel garratt

"Great food and service although it will say mild, medium or hot on the menu, you can choose your own heat level. Kiwi hot is still quite spicy so..."

Anthony Wong Ah Kit

"One of the better Thai places I've been to in New Zealand. The food here is quite delicious and the portions are decent. The menu has quite a few..."

Benedict Uy

"This restaurant has classic, traditional decor reminiscent of the restaurants I went to as a child in the 1980s. The service was good, attentive and..."

John Lehmann

"Amazing food, speedy service even when the restaurant was full (we'd revisited because it was too good not to return) and again, amazing..."

Mark Greenmantle

"We love Thai food so often eat in Thai restaurants (usually good but certainly not always). We were just passing through Taupo and were lucky to have..."

Ian Sutton

"Really yummy Thai, had crispy pork curry and duck and cashew, both absolutely delicious, and lovely service..."

Junaya Raika

"Tasty thai food but i believe they can be better as the tom yum is not spicy enough. They should give option to cook the authentic taste when..."

YC frances

"A wonderful dining experience was had at the Lotus Thai. Its one of my favourite places to visit when in Taupo. I had the Duck with Cashews. A sweet,..."

Glenn Evans

"I had my 70th birthday celebration at Lotus Thai on a Saturday night recently with friends and family. We were a group of about 35, from little..."

Joanne Wilson

Cobb & Co. Taupo

79/100 (1977 ratings)

Marinated Buffalo Wings

Prawns

Lemon Lime and Bitters

Coach Burger with Curly Fries

db Export Fruit Cider

Salad

Fish

Cauliflower Nibbkes with Four Sauces

Wings

Pork

Pork Belly Meal Scrumptious

Ice Cream Sundae

Seafood chowder

Cobb Crunches and Traffic Light

Deep Fried Cauliflower

hot chocolate

Chowder

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

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

Lone Star

76/100 (1925 ratings)

Blue Pacific-Fish 'N Chips

Pork Loin with Chips and Slaw

Shandy

Pork

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

Lakehouse Taupo

75/100 (1205 ratings)

Korean Chicken Tenders

Homemade Hot Smoked Salmon

Beef

Smoke'n Chicken Salad

Lemon Lime and Lemonade and Sundowner

Lamb

Mussels

Salmon

Truffle Parmesan Fries Dumplings Korean Fried Chicken

Pesto

Coops Classic Beef Burger

Fish

Mother Clucker Chicken Burger

Pork

Chowder

Crush N Crunch Boozy Shake

Beer

Fish & Chips

IPA

"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

Cafe Baku

74/100 (2669 ratings)

Buttermilk Griddle Cakes

Eggs Benedict with Breakfast Sausage

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great brunch overlooking Lake Taupo. The staff is friendly and service quick. That paired with great coffee and a relaxed vibe made for a great..."

Gordie Felt

"Great selection of cabinet and menu items, both taste and presentation deserve a 5*, likewise for the ambience. Long black isn’t that fab so..."

IL Deko

"The almond croissant with creamy almond filling is in my top 3 almond croissants I've tried in NZ. Just the right balance of filling to bread. The..."

Liesl

"Cafe Baku, tucked away as a hidden gem in the heart of Taupo, is a culinary haven serving up an array of seriously delectable dishes. On my recent..."

Amin Kazemi

"A hipster feel cafe by facing Lake Taupo, seems to be quite popular with locals and visitors. Serving atypical Cafe type food, with sandwiches, cakes..."

Azimeer Manaf

"We stopped here for brunch on the way through Taupo. The food was good, vegetarian options available, friendly staff, nice view over the lake. It was..."

Dianne

"Wonderful and cozy bar to have a breakfast. Great choices and wonderful chocolate with almond..."

Giulio Toscani

"The score says it all. Really nice cafe. Food is..."

Gavin Li

"A great spot for visitors. The coffee is a bit more expensive than those up the road, yet this place is popular for a reason. The menu is decent,..."

Chantal McNaught

"I enjoyed my breakfast experience there. It seemed to be a popular place as I entered they had a few tables available. You have a choice of sitting..."

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