Best Seafood chowder in Timaru

4 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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Bullock Restaurant And Bar
Bullock Restaurant And Bar
90/100 (1890 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Steakhouse
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Steakhouse
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Bullocks Custom Made Cob Loaf
Bergs Beer Battered Blue Cod
Tequila Sunrise
Cajun Coated Chicken Wings
Fried Egg
Lamb
Long Island Iced Tea
Pork
300g Ribeye
Pork Belly
Side of Fries
Seafood chowder
Sirloin Steak
Chocolate Tasting Plate
Sous Vide Lamb Shoulder
Chocolate Caramel Kit Kat Cheesecake
Salad
Bourbon Barbeque Pork Ribs
Duck
500g the Flintstone Steak
Salmon
Pav Roulade
Kit Kat Caramel Cheescake
Ribs
Roasted Duck Legs
A Huge Flintstone Steak Fries
Bar
Steakhouse
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Jess, Shane and the team at Bullock Bar and Restaurant created the most outstanding Grazing Table for our wedding for 130 people. The time and detail..."
Kristy Macpherson
"Awesome service and food. All the staff went above and beyond to cater for my son with food alllergies, which is really appreciated. I know he will..."
Jaime Sullivan
"Just had a fantastic Mother’s Day lunch. Thankyou to the Bullock staff and to our waitress..."
Tania Ratcliff
"Excellent quality meals and service. Great atmosphere and very affordable. Recommend the Flintstone steak as it was cooked absolutely perfectly...."
Jason Walker
"Great food & Service, Enjoyed every single time we had a meal..."
Tony Codie Dahiya
"Beautiful meals, great service. Must try the duck..."
Diane Kitai
"Great meals, good size - didn't have to wait long at all even though we were in a group of..."
Colin Sweetman
"Awesome place, awesome people and awesome to work..."
Bronson Tapp
"Great meal and atmosphere, service was above..."
Andrew Davidson
"Fantastic Dining Experience , Divine..."
Chrissy Herbert
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John Kalksma
"Went to Bullock for my Godsons 16th Birthday and the meals were ALL delicious! For $5 extra we ordered chips and salad with the apricot chicken filo..."
ria johnston
"Absolutely beautiful, the staff were amazing and the inside is cozy. I ordered the seafood chowder it was delicious and then had the ribeye steak, I..."
Tavia Ewe
"The service is enthusiastic. The cooking technique is very good. The fried chicken was juicy. The venison was very tender. The grilled pork ribs..."
jin jeremy
"What I can tell you that Bullock Restaurant & Bar is a popular dining destination in Timaru, New Zealand, known for its excellent food and drinks...."
Eranga Athukorala
"We had dinner at Bullock Restaurant. We had last minute booking and staff was kindly enough to get table for us. Very Busy, vibrant atmosphere wih..."
ATGC
"Nice place for dinner before we return to Christchurch for our fly out to Australia. Have really enjoyed the fine food from New Zealand's..."
Leo O'Dea
"The restaurant was busy despite it being a Monday night, menue offered variety and interest, food prep and presentation excellent. Staff were..."
Barrie Wood
"Amazing!! Came to Timaru on holiday and was so happy we came here and it is amazing food, amazing portions and great prices. All staff was super..."
Eva Burgess
"Very delicious food. Friendly staff. Recommended. Portion..."
Gilbert Tan
"I was in TIMARU for a couple days and stopped in at Bullock Restaurant & Bar for dinner. I’ve had the steak here a few times before and it has..."
Jason Fouche
"Had a really good experience here , the waitress were friendly and patient with our ordering, the food was beautiful and so delicious, the drinks..."
Eilish Waldron
"We arrived at 440pm before the restaurant was open, so guided to bar for a drink & look at restaurant menus. By the time we decided choices, we were..."
aztaar
"Not made aware of 90 min turnaround until 10 mins to go. Mains served 50 mins after being seated (despite being 1st order of the night), therefore no..."
Cath
"Nice place for a meal. Good food. We had a trainee waitress who gave us fantastic service. Really pleasant..."
Helen Ashton
"Food was tasty and of a good standard. Service was good, they were understaffed but still efficient. Nice warm restaurant layed out..."
James
"Omg. Absolutely amazing. I had the chicken fettuccine and the chocolate taste plate. Loved everything. Huge servings and tastes perfect. Lovely..."
Tracey Cawley
"Lovely food, nice and cosey out on the deck. Our seating arrangement was a little cramped for the amount of people we had, would have been 5 stars..."
Shannon Reihana-Moleni
Bay Hill Brewery Bar
Bay Hill Brewery Bar
88/100 (1546 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
American
American
Brew Pub
Vegan Options
Bar
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Grill
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Bar
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Scallops and Bacon with Crispy Noodle Salad
Fish
Pork
Bacon and Eggs with Hash Browns
Espresso
Pull Beef Burger
Chowder
Coffee
Pale Ale
Seafood chowder
Mochaccino
Burger
Beans
Sprite
Eggs Benedict
Ice Chocolate
Omelette
Mince on Toast
Pulled Beef Burger
Fish and Chips
Ribs
Cakes
Pork
Pasta
Eggs Benedict with Mushrooms
Beer Selection Available
Salad
Vegetable Stack
Scallops
Lamb
Todays Soup
Salmon
Pesto
Sit down
Bar
Grill
American
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
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
Bennys Again
Bennys Again
77/100 (895 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Seafood Crepe
Fish
Chicken Filo
Pork
Coated Crispy Chicken Salad
Cake
Cheesy Bacon Pasta
Blueberry Cheesecake
It's a Burger and Chips
Prawn cocktail
Shrimp
Crumbed Scallops
seafood platter
Keto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Vegetables
Seafood chowder
Childs Platter
Benny's Chicken
Ice Cream Sundae
Angus Beef Burger
Salad
Curry
Mango Cheesecake
Braised Lamb Shank
Steak and Vegetable
Kids Platter
Sit down
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very nice reasonably priced food and amazing service.very impressed with the size of the meals and quality of the food.would definitely eat here..."
Kezia
"The service is top notch. had a booking and got seated right away even with a couple of functions going on. The menu is ok, pretty standard fair for..."
Mark
"Loved it! Best meal I've had in AGES. Recommend the Benny's chicken or chicken filo. Perfect! Excellent staff and service, surprisingly quick for me...."
Kimberly
"Very friendly. Excellent service. Good food and coffee. Great meeting place if you live nearby! (Saves driving) Recommend..."
Debbie Miller
"We were here as part of the Big Sing cadenza this weekend. Gave this place a go. The service and food was top notch. I had their blue code fish and..."
Zhuoqin Song
"Food is wonderful with large portions. Benny’s Chicken usually a favourite, although the Thai Green Curry is an equally delicious choice sometimes...."
Martin Kane (Organist)
"Amazing service felt like we were apart of a close knit family, service was beyond amazing food was beautiful will definitely be back..."
Jai Lithgow
"We really enjoyed our meal. My friend said it was the nicest meal she'd had in a long time. Friendly staff and food was excellent. Easy parking..."
Evie Nelson
"Seafood Chowder was delish. Main of Seafood Crepe was ok..Chicken Filo.nice enough, slaw was yum with the Italian..."
Ange Welch
"As I was in a hurry I ordered something quick. Ordered the pasta. Wasn't overly impressed it was stoggy and extremely heavy on my system. Won't be..."
Rebecca Johnston
"Went here with a school group and it was great. Everyone got what they ordered, and enjoyed their meals. They accommodated all our dietary..."
Singing Tips
"This is the second year in a row that the Timaru BRONZ motorcycle club had its belated Midwinter Meal at Benny's Again and it was even better than..."
Michael McBride
"The food was exceptional 👌. Service was very good..."
Jill Philip
"A restaurant is more than good food The personalized service was great but real not put on Wonderful..."
Huawei Samsung
"Great atmosphere, great fish and chips and super fast..."
Mike Gencic
"Reservation under Caleb Professional, presentable young woman on the floor today. Both young ladies we were served by were extremely polite and well..."
Kerry Eddie
"Since moving to the South Island March '22, we go to a different cafe/ restaurant every Sunday, and Benny's again is in the top 3 places we have..."
Bruce Mckay
"Fabulous in every aspect, went to a seventy birthday and prawn cocktail and blue cod were so..."
Ruth Perfect
"We're not from Timaru but this is our go-to place when passing through. Service is exceptional and the food is outstanding. Always a warm welcome and..."
Amy Richards
"The food here was not bad, I can't say it was but it all did feel a bit too much on the fried side. It would've been great to have a few more grilled..."
Shannon Friedman
"Just had a stunning meal at bennys again but I just want to say a massive thank you to one lady was fantastic with our little man all staff were..."
Lana Rouse
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
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Chowder
Crispy Skin Salmon
Tapas
400g Ribeye Steak
Tacos
Chicken Filo
Cod
Thai Fried Banana
Burger
Prawns
Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chili Sauce
Crisp Garden Salad
Smoky BBQ Sauce
Lamb
Salmon with Potato Salad
Fish
Pork
Mixed Platter
Cocktails
Salad
Pint of Beer
Loaded fries
Wings
Risotto
Great Beers
Green salad
Salmon
Selection of Cured Meats
Seafood chowder
Lamb Shoulder
Lamb Shanks
Seasoned Vegetables
Beef burger
Sit down
Pub
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
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