Best Chowder in Te Anau

7 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Mainly Seafood
Mainly Seafood
86/100 (1957 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Fast Food
New Zealand
Fast food
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Oyster
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Salmon
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Cod
Burger
Fish
Chicken Burger
Fish and Chips
Salad
Bluff Oysters
Scallops
Fish & chips
Battered Mussel
Sit down
Seafood
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Good choices of fish and seafood. Take away. We had fish and chips and fisherman’s basket and salat for 45$. Great service with smile. She made my..."
Susanti Nervik
"I don’t know why this fish n chip shop only has 3.9 stars. We really enjoyed the fish n chips and the prices are very reasonable. The guys running..."
Derek Sauer
"More a snack bar, but with good, low prized food. We had two kinds of prawns and the greenlips and espresso. All tasted good, only afterwards a..."
Ralph Butschko
"One of the best fish and chips meals I've ever had. I would definitely have it..."
Ahmad Ebadi
"This is literally the best fish and chips I have ever had. Better than anything I had in the UK and better than anything I have had in the US. Fish..."
Matthew Arant
"It was a great place to just get a quick bite. We got the double combo (2 fish and chips + drink for $24 NZ dollars). The ambiance is plain, and the..."
Sally Ivester
"Don't be mistaken by the looks of the shop. Very very good blue cod fish and chips. By far the best I've had in Australia and UK. For those worried..."
Nic. Ho
"Great fish n chips. Quick, tasty and affordable. Nice option to dine in on a rainy day and very relaxing spot. Really enjoyed our..."
kris dale
"Good Food, great price! Even vegetarians have good choices: Veggie Burger, Corn Bites, Onion Rings, Kumara Chips, Pineapple Ring, Curry Roll... Blue..."
ZahnarztDrSchurke
"they've got a great deal for $30 which is a platter for 2 including battered fish, calamari, prawn cutlet, crab stick, prawn twisters, chips & soft..."
Kristy Robinson
"Had their fish and chips for two yesterday, $25 all up, including two pieces of gurnard each, ample chips, tomato and tartare sauce. They claim they..."
Laurie Clark
"We have experienced the best hamburger ever, a blue cod fishburger. If you like fish we suggest you give it a try. Also, it must be one of the..."
Graham Needham
Mackinnon Room
Mackinnon Room
86/100 (280 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
International
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Duck
Salmon
Crusted Salmon
Ceased Salad with Salmon Roll
Chowder
Tiramisu
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Pernil de porco
Sit down
New Zealand
European
International
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Waterfront
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic dinner and service. We were staying in the hotel and were looking for somewhere for dinner and luckily we decided to eat at the hotels..."
Nigel Stewart
"A very good restaurant in Te Anau. My kids ordered the Seafood Chowder for appetizers.. one of the best we’ve ever eaten. The Lamb Shank, Venison..."
Joko Setiawan
"We had a very wonderful dinner tonight to celebrate my husband's birthday. They even surprised him with a slice of birth day cake. That made the day..."
Catherine Kittelberger
"Traditional Elegant Dining with Great views of the Mountains and Lake Te..."
Mark Perschel
"Sehr gutes Essen, sehr aufmerksames Personal. Alles..."
Roland Christian Richter
"Boa comida e bons..."
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The Ranch Bar & Grill
The Ranch Bar & Grill
84/100 (3009 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
British
New Zealand
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Fish & chips
Surf And Turf
Nachos
Schnitzel
Cheesecakes
Salad
Calamari
Lamb
Mussels
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Salmon
Burger
Chowder
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Sit down
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"The dining experience at this restaurant is truly exceptional. Not only does it offer a delectable range of dishes, but it also provides a charming..."
Khasseli Tanuwijaya
"Great place for dinner - food was very good. Do yourself a favour and order desert because it's all house made and all..."
Dave Graham (Dave Graham)
"We came here mid-afternoon when other places in Te Anau weren’t yet serving. It was during school holidays, so there was a crowd of tourists all..."
Marsha Russell
"Nice food with generous serving. The seafood chowder was filling on its own. Steak tasted good with nice salad. Worth a try when in Te..."
Jennifer Tay
"Good burger, my wife said the land fry was very good, but yuck! Good beer selection. Only problem is that they are about the only place open in Te..."
norman smart
"Great atmosphere.ake sure you book in advance. We ordered a half kg of mussels which came In a delicious seafood/cheese chowder which we thoroughly..."
Michael Cheng
"Happy we stopped by. Plan to have a bite. Turned out to be great meals. Wonderful and fascinating flavors. From the mussels, loaded chips, venison,..."
Quinn Cueto
"Had the roast lamb and vegetables and other was very good. They have a wide range of dishes though the lamb offered a good option with the vegetable..."
Ahmad
"We arrived on a really busy night with no booking & were advised we could wait at the bar for an hour for a table which we were happy to do. After..."
Bree Stanley
"This meal kept me going on my 3 day Kepler track, as I kept thinking about the Fjordlands venison which was cooked perfectly, and green lipped..."
M Liu
Kepler Restaurant
Kepler Restaurant
82/100 (2353 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Spanish
Italian
Spanish
South American
South American
Chilean
Gluten Free Options
Chilean
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Pork
Ribs
Pasta
Prawns
Salad
Chili
Scallops
Ceviche
Calamari
Risotto
Paella
Mussels
Seafood Paella
Calamares
Crawfish
Salmon
Catfish
Shrimp
Chowder
Beef
Lamb
Cheesecake
Pesto
Seafood Platters
Lobster
Fish
Sit down
New Zealand
Chilean
Italian
Spanish
South American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Beautiful food, beautiful presentation, very friendly staff. We enjoyed it so much we went back for a second night and enjoyed it a much the second..."
Inge Barker
"Very very friendly staffs and awesome food. The restaurant is easy to find cuz it is in the center of town...."
Pond Laoha
"Really nice meals that were very generous in their servings. Staff were very friendly..."
Helen Teague
"Great meal, great service, great experience. We were served by Alex a couple of nights ago, he was very helpful. We had the ribs, seafood paella and..."
J
"Apologies. I forgot to photograph the deserts. Nice restaurant. Patagonia style barbecue. Wife had lamb cooked over a wood fire. She liked it. I had..."
Henry Farkas
"The best meal we had so far in New Zealand. Crayfish direct from Milford Sound. So fresh and sweet. Calamari fritter is also extremely tender. Fish..."
Purwanto Lim
"We had a lovely meal. The servings are very large. Each dish was extremely tasty and we enjoyed the friendly service. Small yet good wine..."
Fiona Humphries
"Good restaurant with a Chilean flair from the chef being an expat. The seafood chowder was really good, just loaded with seafood, like with every..."
George Miu
"Amazing food and wines. Great atmosphere and Chilean decor. We had lamb and vegetarian tortilla made of carrots and onions with lentil and quinoa..."
Marta Włodarz
"Loved this restaurant!! Super friendly staff. Good selection of wine. We ordered the lamb and paella. This was the best restaurant experience on our..."
Sheril R
"BBQ lamb is a must have for dinner. crayfish, venison and paella are all very tasty too. Nice place to get together for dinner...."
Vanessa ZHANG
"Definitely a great restaurant. My partner’s been to Patagonia and was very happy with how authentic the food was and wine selection. We would..."
Yi Lynn Ooi
"Amazing food, did not expect such a great place in a small town after many mediocre meals on the road. Creamy seafood chowder, flavourful seafood..."
Jason Zhang
"We had the best rack of lamb during our 3 week trip to NZ. Initially surprised by the cost of the main dish but once we got it, we realised that it..."
jorge garcia rey
"Delicious food. I was very happy with the steak and venison. Great service and friendly staff. I was seated within minutes of arriving and food was..."
Becky
"Everything was great ! Risotto : I could feel flavor of squid ink, moreover still very creamy. It was a fantastic harmony. Seafood Platter : Each..."
N K
"Good quality food, and relatively priced. Service was friendly aside from waitress not knowing what "medium-well" steak was, however steak was as..."
ELÆN
"Really tasty food and good service. Definitely worth a..."
Brendan Roberts
Olive Tree Cafe
Olive Tree Cafe
79/100 (1424 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Diner
Fast Food
New Zealand
Asian
Cafe
Malaysian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Snapper
Toasts
Duck Salad
Pasta
Chicken Dumplings
Salad
Flat Whites
Cheesecakes
Mussels
牛排
Cakes
Salmon
Eggs and Toast
Lamb
Smoked Salmon on Toast
Pesto
Fish
Chowder
Coffee
Cheesecake
Veggie Stack
Lamp Chops
Burger
Poulet Pané Frite
green lipped mussels
Curry
Grilled Blue Cod
Roast lamb
Lamb Platter for 2
House Wine
NZ Lamb Steaks
Game Steaks
Beef Salad
Eggs Benedict
Pancakes
Poached Eggs on Toast
French Toast
Café
Diner
Malaysian
New Zealand
Café
Asian
Reservations
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Breakfast
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Awesome service! Thank you Jack and Sheryl for your hospitality! :) Food was great! The laksa tasted different from home though, but all the other..."
Nurul Diyanah
"Great coffee, nice range of food. Courtyard out the back so you can enjoy the sunshine out of the wind. Cheese scones 5 stars! This place is a little..."
christine Millar
"Been here for lunch many times and always amazing food along with the great customer service you get. I went for breakfast today and no surprise I..."
Tiberius
"What an amazing find! Food was delicious, and served hot. Service was great, they understand that service is more than just taking your order and..."
Paula R
"So very happy I stopped here for lunch today, I regularly come to Te Anau and have been meaning to visit the Olive Tree cafe but never quite made it..."
Jen Han
"We had breakfast here and I would probably give a 4 starts for the food, but it was very cheap compared to restaurants and Queenstown and the food..."
Cristina Meirosu
"Very simple cafe nested within the downtown. The coffee was ok and the service was great. The environment seemed not bright for me but can drop a..."
Hanajan
"Delicious food with fresh ingredients, bug portions and reasonable prices. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Nice outdoor and indoor..."
Dylan Webb
"The moment you walk into the place you are made to feel welcome by friendly, polite and professional staff. The service was fantastic and the food..."
Roman Arnold
"Ate lunch and had blue cod fish and chips. Delicious! The coleslaw had sesame oil making it much better than ordinary coleslaw. Chips had seasoning..."
Scott Greer
The Moose Bar & Restaurant
The Moose Bar & Restaurant
78/100 (1276 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
British
Pub
New Zealand
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Bacon and Mushroom Pasta
Seafood Workshop
Entree 6 Southern Fried Chicken Tenders
Pasta
Nachos Beer
Salad
Prime Ribeye Steak with Mushrrom Sauce
Chowder
Classic Chicken Schnitzel
Fish & Chips
300gm Sirloin Surf 'N Turf
Ribs
Prawns
Schnitzel
Burger
Fish & chips
Lamb
Fish Fillet
Pesto
Chilli Prawns
Fish
Beef
Ribs
Pork
Sit down
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food was decent. There is an area with gambling machines (pokies) and an area with darts board. Please note, they don’t have darts behind the..."
Nandu Nair
"We came here for dinner after given recommendations by our hotel manager. Decided to check out their menu. Ordered their signature pork ribs and the..."
KP Lau
"Came in there for dinner with my friends after a long day at Doubtful Sound. We got burgers and steaks. We all really enjoyed the food and my steak..."
Roman Arnold
"Staying locally and this was a short stroll from our accommodation and the menu looked pretty good and was priced ok with some reasonable reviews. My..."
Simon Doubroff
"Awesome family run restaurant and bar. Food was delicious and prices fair. Relaxed, friendly, efficient service. Our group preordered food earlier in..."
Ron Sperber
"I was there 3-4 days ago. Had a lovely dinner with my girlfriend and the only thing that was annoying was a group of around 10 Europeans who were..."
Tiberius
"Very pleasant atmosphere and the staff were very pleasant and helpful . Large tvs to watch the rugby on . Cold beer and large proportions of food..."
Terry Klenner
"Nice food with affordable price. We ordered creamy pasta, pan fried fish, zukinni pancake, and BBQ lamp. All they were very tasty. The total price..."
Alex Totti
"Had a wonderful last night of our New Zealand stay having a lovely meal and drinks with our children and mother in law, music, food and service by..."
sharlene Shields
"Went for a nice snack to share and a couple of beers. Nice beers on tap and it went great with the nachos that we ordered. Also looks like a nice..."
Elsa R van der Sluis
"Lovely staff, good food and great atmosphere. Had a great..."
Nanda Tournier
Bailiez Cafe
Bailiez Cafe
76/100 (2311 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Bar
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Wings
Seafood chowder
Lamb Rump
Waffles
Ribs
Pancakes
Kiwi Style Steak
Curry
Seed Salad
Prawns
Kiwi Steak with Eggs
Pasta
Monteiths IPA
Toasts
Salad
Stewart Island Salmon and Fresh Vegetables
Omelette
Wings
Fish & chips
Cakes
Scallops
Risotto
Pasta of the Day
Lamb
Mussels
Burger
Chicken Club Sandwich
Pesto
Salmon
Hamburgers
Pancakes
Fish
French Toast
Pork
pork ribs
Fish and Chips
Cappuccino
Chowder
Wedges
Beef
Surf and Turf
Sunday roast
Fish & Chips
Roast pork
Café
Bar
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We arrived without reservation on a Friday night, and managed to get a seat for dinner. We ordered pork ribs, pan fried blue cod and seared salmon...."
Kai Keng Ang
"Really unexpectedly good. We had a full day out at Doubtful sound and returned for a 4 person dinner here. Everybody was stoked with their meals...."
Jake W
"The cafe/bar is very simple and cosy. We went for hot chocolate, and it’s one of the best in town. Decent prices and lovely services. There is..."
Nandu Nair
"This place is cozy and food is great. Staff were attentive and friendly. The lamb shank’s pretty affordable comparing to the average cost in..."
Shermane W
"Friendly service… It was a cold morning.. I really need coffee as because me and my partner going to milford sound and cafe’s opening time was..."
Jass Kaur
"Dined here twice. Cozy and ambient space, great on a cold night with the fire going. Venison was amazing, i had it twice. Lamb shanks were tasty too..."
Michelle
"This place actually served decent sized portions for the price! I think what’s hard is in town it’s hard to tell what’s good and what isn’t...."
Lovelyn Lim
"Best place to eat in town. Fresh, clean and friendly! I ate the Venison and seasonal veg. ..."
Monicka McDonough
"Had the venison, and it was spectacular. perfectly cooked and paired so well with the puree carrots, roasted beets, and some kind of potato and..."
Nicole Charley
"My favourite restaurant in Te Anau. AmazIng food, nice atmosphere, and friendly and welcoming staff. Highly..."
Yana Kostinskaya
"Arrived late for dinner and no problems accomodating us. Great tasting food. Quick and easy. Wine was a great price too. Had Lamb Shank, kids chicken..."
Sharon Durbridge
"seafood chowder and lamb shanks are really great!! Queen scallop has great seasioning, but with pesta, taste like a separate..."
Phevos Song
"The service was lovely and prompt. I liked the atmosphere: was spaced out with comfy booth type seating against windows (was warm though). Enough..."
Jessica Louise
"Really friendly service and delicious food! Also has a really lovely cosy tavern feel. I arrived quite late from Milford Sound and was so happy to..."
Julia Kaminski
"A random stop after a day at Milford Sound - we were rapt with our lamb, just hitting the right spot. Great service and comfortable booths. Highly..."
Renee