Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Timaru

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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Bullock Restaurant And Bar
Bullock Restaurant And Bar
90/100 (1890 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Steakhouse
New Zealand
Bar
Bar
Steakhouse
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Chocolate Tasting Plate
Sous Vide Lamb Shoulder
Ribs
Chocolate Caramel Kit Kat Cheesecake
Bourbon Barbeque Pork Ribs
500g the Flintstone Steak
Pav Roulade
Kit Kat Caramel Cheescake
Roasted Duck Legs
Lamb
A Huge Flintstone Steak Fries
Pork
Bullocks Custom Made Cob Loaf
Pork Belly
Bergs Beer Battered Blue Cod
Tequila Sunrise
Seafood chowder
Cajun Coated Chicken Wings
Fried Egg
Long Island Iced Tea
Salad
300g Ribeye
Duck
Side of Fries
Salmon
Sirloin Steak
New Zealand
Bar
Steakhouse
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
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
Masonic Restaurant
Masonic Restaurant
90/100 (40 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
"You could not fault the cleanliness of the rooms, plenty of large, soft towels. The rooms facing to sea, overlooking the road was rather noisy with..."
Kate Dickson
"Great staff and hospitality , great stone grill. And they have got a grate Thirsty Liquor off licence now. Off licence open till 9.00 pm .each..."
Rhonda Ruffell
"The hotel has been amazingly restored and has a wonderful history. Lots of stories, pictures and memorabilia on the walls. Great selection, food and..."
Laurence Ilott
"Drove past this old place too many times without stopping. Well worth the stop. Great service clean tidy premises and a substantial meal that was..."
Kerry Stewart
"Lovely owners, brilliant food - stone grill highly..."
Jo Brownie
"Worth to stop by for a meal or a cold..."
Edgar Vanin
"Beautifully restored art deco pub with accommodation and meals, also plenty of parking and friendly..."
Boothie nz
"Awesome friendly staff, great food, nice comfortable beds and Rooms, would recomend to EVERYONE!!!!!..."
D D
"Jan & Rhonda the management are lovely good food, bottle store,we go all the..."
Jan Livesey
"OMG I love my stay there and the ownes were..."
Genniel Springford
"Great place to stop for a drink and something to..."
Lee Rhodes
"Nice food lovely staff and good..."
Carolyn Anderson
"A great place to stay. Neat people running it. Verry..."
Rhonda Ruffell
"Stone grill was great service was great host was great. A great..."
Brian Te Koeti
"Very friendly staff. Great spot to catch up with..."
Purvesh Patel
"Great food, good..."
Les Ryan
"Best ever steak. Lovely..."
Sue Perry
"Lovely place, nice..."
Terry Foote
"Good local..."
Phillip Bignell
Bay Hill Brewery Bar
Bay Hill Brewery Bar
88/100 (1546 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
Grill
Vegan Options
New Zealand
American
Bar
Brew Pub
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Grill
Brew Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Pasta
Mince on Toast
Salad
Pulled Beef Burger
Lamb
Scallops
Fish and Chips
Pesto
Salmon
Ribs
Fish
Pork
Pork
Eggs Benedict with Mushrooms
Espresso
Chowder
Beer Selection Available
Coffee
Vegetable Stack
Todays Soup
Burger
Seafood chowder
Scallops and Bacon with Crispy Noodle Salad
Beans
Bacon and Eggs with Hash Browns
Eggs Benedict
Omelette
Pull Beef Burger
Pale Ale
Mochaccino
Sprite
Cakes
Ice Chocolate
Sit down
American
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Bar
Grill
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
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
Tgb Bar & Restaurant
Tgb Bar & Restaurant
86/100 (563 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Healthy
Gastropub
European
European
Gastropub
New Zealand
New Zealand
Healthy
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Double Meat Patty Burger
Chicken Nuggets
Gravy
Garlic bread
Beef Nachos
Fries
Chicken Salad
Beef
Guinness Beer
Chicken Schnitzel
Pasta
Chicken Filo
Savignon Blanc and CID
Prime Rib-Eye Steak
Sit down
Gastropub
New Zealand
European
Healthy
Bar
Pub
Street Parking
Cash Only
Reservations
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Mastercard
Parking Available
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Visited at lunchtime on Monday. Not many eateries were open on that day. Quiet and comfortable place. Fast service. Food was exceptional. We ordered..."
Den G
"We had nice hot chocolate + Chai and lunch it was so memorable experience with postive enviornment and nice view for Indian You should try Chai it..."
Aman Soni
"Arrived without a reservation on Saturday night but seated in about 20 mins. I had the venison and it was fantastic! One of the best meals I have..."
John Mcdonagh
"Beautiful place to go. Staff are so friendly, and the food was great! Definitely recommend the steak! Was the best we have had in..."
Brooke Hall
"Was delicious. Great eat friendly service like how they use seasonal vegetables. Nice place to watch world go by even enjoyed the..."
Shelley Berry
"Had a wonderful meal with a large party. Place was packed and service was as good as could be when so busy. Food was very good and everyone was happy..."
Dianne Jean
"You are in Timaru and want the best food you had in ages? Then go to The Oxfort! Went there twice back to back for dinner and it was fantastic. Do..."
Andreas Szostak
"Amazing service and meal...."
Sonja Read
"Had dinner there tonight with a group of special friends. The service and staff were excellent and friendly and the food was 150%. Absolutely..."
graeme gardner`
"Wonderful place to eat. Fantastic food and great wine selection. The staff staff really go out of their way to look after you. Totally recommend that..."
Glen Stichbury
"Enjoyed their brekkie options. We stopped by this place from on our way back to Christchurch. The place has very good charm and vibes and the..."
Pradeesh Parameswaran
"So yummy can't rate it enough the venison, blue cheese and pear was amazing and I said I'd never eat bule cheese but there was nothing let on my..."
Melissa Eckhardt
"4th time there, Loved it again. Had the slow cooked beef cheek and it was absolutely perfect, also i highly recommend checking what the special..."
Jared Adams
"The food is okay, I guess it may have not just lived up to my expectations. Although the sole was delicious, the risotto with it was a bit bland. The..."
Francis Ridgeon
"Wonderful lunch. Tasty chef pie and risotto. Delicious corn & chorizo. We enjoy the lunch very..."
yy Yu
"Very good food and kids..."
Alice H
"Amazing staff and the chicken was delicious. Who can beat a skillet cookie yum yum..."
Shelley Buckner
Timaru Town & Country Club Restaurant
Timaru Town & Country Club Restaurant
86/100 (329 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"It is a great place for a drink and to socialize. A good choice from the menu. Food is..."
Keith Perrin
"My Neice had her birthday party here at this venue last night, The staff were so lovely and helpful, The food was absolute delicious, The young girl..."
Wiremu Morris
"Nice food and atmosphere. It is good to be allowed to overnight here..."
Murray Holland
"Great venue and amazing meals Friendly..."
Pauline Flynn
"Great spot for a meal and a beverage or two. We 'parked over' here in our Campervan via NZMCA and had a great..."
Paul & Caitriona Hutchinson
"A friendly atmosphere in a quiet location. The bar manager made us feel..."
Arthur Rennick
"A great place for tea and a..."
Trevor Boyd
"A very good meal out. Purchased drinks at the bar well done helpful staff with new procedure by putting drinks on a tab. Staff in the restaurant were..."
Stuart Ross
"A lovely place for a meeting and food. Very quick service for a group. Very pleasant..."
Jocelyn Jones
"Came for their rock n roll evening. Had roast lamb meal first excellent meal. Friendly rock n roll..."
Janet Weston
"Great friendly place. Top service and very energetic helpful staff. You need to be a member, or signed in by a member, or hold membership from..."
Shane Walls-Harris
"Great prices on meals and drinks. Large parking..."
Shaz M
"Great food at reasonable prices. Pool, darts,pokies, bowls, golf and much more..."
James Harper
"New kitchen is great value with good food. Darts & plenty of competition grade pool tables available, not much other entertainment available on..."
Craig Edgar
Copper Cafe
Copper Cafe
85/100 (473 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Bar
New Zealand
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Burger
Roast dinner
Beef
Salad
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Cash Only
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Very clean Excellent service Fantastic..."
Melanie Tangiora
"Is a vary good place for gathering and delicious foods.Have the friendly..."
mo mo
"My family and I enjoyed a lovely meal there just before Christmas. The food was great and the service was excellent. They couldn't do enough for us...."
Russell Hendry
"I had a lovely meal with my partner last night. The place was quite busy so I couldn't understand why there was only one waitress serving so many..."
Lisa MT
"Was great food and great service delicious..."
ria johnston
"Amazing meal fabulous and very attentive staff!!! Great ambience. We will be back. We had a baby, a 9 year old ,a teenager, two younger couples (1..."
Cheryl Tessier
"Very good meal, very good service. Good tidy place to go to. Tables to the right coming in are too close together, not enough room to sit properly...."
Mary and Peter Prader
"The chef's special was very tasty and sharply priced. Food for other members in our party was also tasty and nicely presented. The wait-staff were..."
Aaron May
"Had Valentine's day dinner last night at the Copper bar. We were very impressed, the food was excellent and the staff were friendly, We'll..."
Ken H
"Easy meal for money. Service was very scarce though it was on a busy night. Can cater for birthdays and groups alike. Enjoyable restaurant area with..."
Blake Wills
"Lovely meal perfect size, was great as there was less chips and more salad. But the staff were fabulous friendly warm and so inviting. Highly..."
Julie & Tony Agnew
"Very pleasant staff, good price and yummy..."
Arlene Ackland
Old Bank Cafe & Bar
Old Bank Cafe & Bar
78/100 (1131 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Fish
Pork
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Cash Only
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice old pub to hang out in. We were in town and we tried this place out. Glad we did. We had 2 lovely meals for around $20. They also have a range..."
Andy Scott
"Had a chicken snitzel.meal tonight with salad and fries,partner had it with roast veggies. Was absolutely amazing, snitzel was huge.i also had a..."
Astrid Geleijns
"Had a great time here. The wait staff were happy and funny and prompt. Thank you. Oh and the food was..."
Deon Swiggs
"Fabulous food and drinks at a incredible price thanks so much well be..."
Dennis Rollings
"I really dont want to say how good this place is just in case I cant get a table. We come here every time we go to Timaru the food is so so good, the..."
Pam Oliver-Hylands
"We love the food, thumbs up to the chef. Lovely little place in town to stop in and have..."
Shannon Reihana-Moleni
"The menu hunkers down with Kiwi favourites, as well as pub classics from all over the world. Mains include anything from Canterbury lamb shank to..."
Eranga Athukorala
"Staff are very friendly and food is reasonably priced. You get large portions too! I'd recommend the loaded wedges - very..."
Caris Dawe
"This is a lovely cosy cafe to relax after a day of shopping or meeting friendsand family for a lunch date, food is delicious and fresh and the..."
Sheilena Mcdonnell
"Good food, kind friendly staff. Food quality was very good. Cooked nicely. Great ice-cream to top the dining experience..."
James Nettleton
"Had lunch here and it was the best Pub meal I have had in a very long time.... awesomely priced Food was fast and the staff were great I would highly..."
J one
"This hands down is the best place to have a meal in Timaru area. Meals reasonably priced and always delicious. Staff lovely and whenever Im in Timaru..."
Jules Wolf
"Our school mates celebrated our 60th birthdays the food atmosphere & service was perfect here last week the staff were great taking photos and..."
Karen Colliar
"Good food and drink. One minor menu issue, not really surprising given we were part of large group. Friendly..."
Aaron May
"Our party of 4 had the roast of the day which was surperb. Plenty of meat and veges with delicious gravy. The staff were a little stressed and it..."
Allan Duston
"Lovely people and food but 2.5 hours was way too..."
Cathie Bryden