Best Chowder in Timaru

3 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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Zest
Zest
91/100 (1312 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mocha Cheesecake
Cheesecakes
Apricot Chicken Pizza
Cakes
Satay Beef Skewers
Warm Caramel Crepes
Lamb
Pesto
Lamb Roast Pizza
Pasta
Fish
Aoraki Salmon Pizza
Salad
Ribeye steak
Oat Caramel Slice
Salmon
flat white coffee
mjnk Fish and Chips
Chocolate Brownie
New Zealand Sole Fillets w Lemon Hollandaise Sauce
Chicken parmigiana
Chowder
Mochaccino
Cheesecake
Bread Selection
Seafood Pizza
Ribs
Vegetarian Pasta
Curry
Mud Cake
Iced Chocolate
Seafood Mornay
Sit down
New Zealand
Pizza
European
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
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Dog Friendly
Lunch
Drinks
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"We always call in whenever we're traveling from Christchurch down to Dunedin. They do the best gluten free pizza ever and the staff are always..."
Cathy Harrex
"We have been coming to zest for over seven years now and its still my go to place. Always a great meal and great staff..."
Robyn Arras
"A fantastic evening had at Zest celebrating my Mum's 80th birthday. Both the food, waitress and the attention to detail when taking orders off..."
Lynette Wingfield
"Probably the most delicious pizza and pasta that i ever tasted. If you ever have to wait a long time. it is worth the..."
JJ Pedrigal
"Great service and best pizza I've ever had.. (apart from pizza in italy)... so pretty damn..."
Aroha Gicquel
"Great food and great service! We came in for lunch today with two little ones and your staff were awesome and friendly. We even got a capsule stand..."
Ruby Mclaren
"Was great service for my dad's 60th well worth the drive from Rangiora pizza was great and ribs and steak thanku so..."
Lou Reeves
"We came to Zest for Dinner this evening and had two young kids with us. It wasn't only the food that was excellent but the young fella that looked..."
Tim Frater
"2.30pm and after going to an other Restaurant only to be told they had sent their Chef home???????? we found Zest. Attentive and friendly staff and..."
Yvonne Henderson
"We stopped in at Zest as we passed through Timaru on our way to our holiday destination. Amazing service from the moment we walked through the door...."
Amanda Pearson
"Zest Restaurant is located in Timaru, a town in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. It is a contemporary restaurant that offers a range of dishes..."
Eranga Athukorala
"Amazing food, amazing service. The manager Alex is really chill and always says hello when I walk in, always has a smile on his face. The food is so..."
corey aberhart
"Amazing service and staff who were able to work with us after our reservation was not recorded by their booking system. Amazing meals and great..."
Jack Perkins
"Pizza and cheesecake very niceee, will come again and try another dishes next..."
Monthiya Lim
"A really nice quiet restaurant. Service was nice.. Meals were really good. 😊 Definitely will come again Sorry no pics of food had lamb..."
Jodi Herrick
"Had a lovely meal. Food cooked to our tastes,fresh and delicious thankyou. Wonderful services letting us know that the kitchen was catching up we..."
Felicity Archer
"Superb atmosphere, service, and food as always. Particularly enjoyed the Burger of the Day for lunch today. Delicious pulled pork! Full of flavour!..."
Debra Still
"Have been there 2 times recently, outstanding food and service 👌 made my family happy. Will definitely go again. 10/10 recommended. Caters to..."
Shayna Welch
"Great place to eat! One of our favourite spots to eat whenever we visit Timaru. Usual great service and fantastic food. Would thoroughly recommend..."
Sarah Roche
"Easily the best restaurant in Timura. And it’s not difficult to see why. Their pizzas are tasty. Recommend the lamb shank sandwich too! The..."
Winnie Nam
"Such a great little pizza place - if you pass through this town, stop here! They have good WiFi as well. Free bottle of water is a nice touch. We..."
Kyle D
"Highly recommended, yummy food great atmosphere. We took our desert to go and it was still super nice and well..."
Shannon Reihana-Moleni
"A pleasant surprise. The coffee was ordinary, but the food was excellent. The ribeye with mushroom sauce was nicely done, and the snack sized..."
Pete Olds
"Tasty and gorgeous food. The staff are also very cool. Loving this..."
Shawn W
"Service was great. Was time critical and they provided everything in the time we had available when we told them when we made the..."
Roger Fagg
"Had the takeaways option, and the food was okay. Check that everything you ordered was present. Zest, please don't add napkins in with the cheese..."
stealth11111
"Freezing cold late afternoon and we got to sit in front of the wood burner to defrost. Lovely coffee and cake selection. Great selection of..."
Isobel Stout
Bay Hill Brewery Bar
Bay Hill Brewery Bar
88/100 (1546 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Grill
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Bar
Grill
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
American
American
Brew Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mochaccino
Burger
Seafood chowder
Sprite
Beans
Ice Chocolate
Eggs Benedict
Mince on Toast
Omelette
Pulled Beef Burger
Fish and Chips
Ribs
Cakes
Pork
Eggs Benedict with Mushrooms
Pasta
Beer Selection Available
Salad
Lamb
Vegetable Stack
Scallops
Pesto
Todays Soup
Salmon
Fish
Scallops and Bacon with Crispy Noodle Salad
Pork
Bacon and Eggs with Hash Browns
Espresso
Pull Beef Burger
Chowder
Coffee
Pale Ale
Sit down
Bar
Grill
American
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Arrived in Timaru today for a 3-day vacation. This restaurant was close to my motel so I had my dinner here. Steak was okay, average at best. The..."
Edwin Ang
"Spent a few nights in Timaru for work. Had dinner here one night with a few colleagues. For NZ, food was good value and nice portions. Desserts were..."
Paul Dymock
"On a cold and wet winters day we stopped in for food and refreshments and immediately warmed up. Heaters were on and place was busy, a good sign. ..."
phil
"Great place to dine. Over looking Caroline Bay. Very friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Food and Beers. The Seafood Chowder was delicious...."
Sandra Stapleton
"Delicious food and generous portions. I can’t fault them. From excellent service from the staff to the unforgettable food, a small town bar..."
Paola Rapley
"Had the Bay Hill Chicken Curry, not only was it delicious, but it had the biggest chunks of chicken I've ever seen ! Imagine 1/2 doz ping pong ball..."
Stu Jackson
"I will never eat ribs again.... no one could make it beter than bayhill bar. Best I ever had. Impossible to beat. Great service great food great..."
move it hoove it
"Lovely meals tonight. One pan roasted fish with seasonal veg, and one battered fish, fries and salad. Both beautifully cooked and very tasty. Great..."
Julie Storr
"On holiday with my wife, we decided to go to Bay Hill for dinner, we walked in and a young lady approached us, she was pleasant and professional and..."
Nicholas Bassett
"Had a great time with family at the BayHill Bar! It was an impromptu stop and it was a great choice. The sliders and chips were really yummy and the..."
Charlene Smith
"A nice afternoon in Timaru. Listen to music at the sound shell pop up to the Bayhill brewery bar Enjoy a couple of pints with old friends you bump..."
Alan McGill
"Great dinner dining and breakfast experience while staying in Timaru. Good range of food, beers and wines for dinner and excellent, huge..."
Rachael Steans
"I had a crispy squid and that's was so good. I feel I need to go timaru again soon for my squid meal. And I came to timaru again for crispy squid but..."
Masa
"We had a lovely breakfast with delicious coffee. Atmosphere was great as always and Lisa was a perfect..."
Shirley Read
"Had the Cheesecake which was Berries n Cream, it was delicious & 1 was plenty for 2 of us to share AND reasonably priced @ $15. Heiny llight pint..."
Ange Welch
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ FABULOUS FOOD - EXCELLENT SERVICE - friendly & professional. Highly recommend visiting - great food at a reasonable..."
Amy Scott
The Speight’s Ale House
The Speight’s Ale House
74/100 (1351 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chili Sauce
Prawns
Crisp Garden Salad
Smoky BBQ Sauce
Salmon with Potato Salad
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Cocktails
Salad
Mixed Platter
Loaded fries
Wings
Pint of Beer
Green salad
Risotto
Great Beers
Seafood chowder
Salmon
Selection of Cured Meats
Lamb Shanks
Lamb Shoulder
Beef burger
Seasoned Vegetables
Chowder
Crispy Skin Salmon
Tapas
400g Ribeye Steak
Tacos
Chicken Filo
Burger
Cod
Thai Fried Banana
Sit down
Pub
Takeout
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great place , great ambience, excellent meal preparations and a variety of beers on the tap to die for. Will visit again..."
Jaiinish Bhatnagar
"Wonderful value lunch for over 65 , followed next day by ribeye sizzler , to top it all best pint of Guinness outside Ireland . The staff are helpful..."
Barry Froment
"Great and friendly staff who provided good service. The meal was amazing and same with the drinks. Would definitely recommend. Nice place to take..."
Levi Clifford
"Warm atmosphere on a chilly night with attentive, friendly staff and good range of beers, wines and food. My only comment I have was the venison was..."
Kelly Heppleston
"This place is truly amazing! The food was outstandingly delicious, the service was fantastically friendly and the prices were appropriate for the..."
Sylvia Dunn
"Lovely staff, great food. Nice atmosphere. Speights OK but I’m not a beer..."
Julie Gordon
"Had the most amazing meal here tonight with the most incredible customer service, thank you. Highly, highly recommend..."
Helen Cronie
"Went today with my daughter and granddaughter for lunch, great meal, staff were tidy in their uniforms, personable and offered great service and to..."
Leona Stretch
"An awesome experience..lovely service, fabulous meals --Blue Cod Fish and Chips served on cute newspaper made out of greaseproof paper and a..."
Sue Thorn
"Awesome place and the food were delicious. The staff were friendly and the service was..."
Nikki Botha
"Best Caesar salad I’ve ever had. Friendliest staff and great atmosphere in a renovated old historic building. ..."
Deborah de Beer
"Just fantastic hospitatly plus. Jane and her staff are amazing . Beautiful dinner we both had chicken parcels . And chocolate brownie for dessert..."
Roseann Couling
"Good place to spend some time drinking great local beer. Food is ok too if you are not too picky. I think fries should not come already salted..."
Vasile Remus Coman
"Tuesday 4th July. Was there as a part of a group of dining for the evening. Young lady serving us did very well and cannot be faulted. I had just the..."
Gerard McCall
"Fantastic out of this world dining experience with great fast paced friendly staff members. Excellent food the Southern chook burger took away the..."
Logan Heney
"Nice decor, great service, relaxing. Was in the Street Food area. Paella was quite good. Crispy squid - I would season it and not pile it up in a..."
Grant Dykes
"Good selection of beer on tap (including Panhead and Emerson) food was tasty, great sized portions for the price, pretty cool building. Loaded fries..."
Ethan Boult
"The Speight's Ale House in Timaru is a popular restaurant and bar located at 2 George Street, Timaru, New Zealand. The establishment is part of the..."
Eranga Athukorala
"Had the lamb salad. The lamb was succulent. There was a good variety of greens and vegetables in the salad part. As a group of 6 people, I said on..."
Dee O.
"Not many safe gluten free options, but the wait staff let me know they share use the same vats to cook their chips. Great..."
G lee lee
"We had a group of 43 for a birthday party. The service was amazing especially when they were short on staff due to illness. All our meals were..."
Debbie.Scott Kelliher
"Had a lovely lunch there. Food was great, service as well. The building an the area around was also..."
Hans Wurst
"absolutely amazing customer service from kelly and mark, lovely food and drinks, haven’t been tipsy in a while but im glad it was in this..."
Paige Askerud
"Such a cool atmosphere and appropriately attentive staff. I have never been disappointed with a meal..."
Kim Price
"Everything was fantastic! My only wish is that the Ceasar salad used proper dressing instead of..."
Andrew Thornton
"Creamy seafood soup with plenty of fish, prawn and green-lipped mussels.. so yummy. Beer battered cod fish with giant size french fries.. a local..."
Purwanto Lim
"Superb dining experience. Cocktails and wines were delicious. Food .... was perfect. Lamb shanks melted in mouth and scoffed down.Chicken parcels..."
Theresa C
"Awesome time here, first stop on Sth Island trip! Good service, excellent food, cold..."
Fayde P
"Excellent food and service. Would highly recommend. Be prepared for a huge meal, they offer doggie..."
Prue Annear
"we love going to Wanaka from Christchurch via Timaru so we can visit Speights Timaru and have.the delux seafood platter.its amazing. R and..."
Rob Purdue