Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Franz Josef

5 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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Alice May
Alice May
90/100 (5690 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
International
Bar
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Bar
European
European
New Zealand
International
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Pesto
Chowder
Burger
Fish
Fish & Chips
Pork
Ribs
Curry
Beef
Pasta
Bangers And Mash
Salad
Fish & chips
Falafel
Calamari
Risotto
Mussels
Lasagne
Calamares
Arancini
Salmon
Beef Cheeks
Sit down
Bar
Healthy
European
International
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"Alice May is an absolute must when exploring NZ's west coast. A relaxed and friendly atmosphere with a delicious menu to choose from. I would..."
Melissa Oakley
"A very cosy restaurant in Franz Josef. I enjoyed the braised beef cheeks and Pavlova for dessert. The staff are enthusiastic and..."
Au Kah Kay
"Warm and welcoming after a long drive. Waiter was very friendly, excellent service. Lamb shank was very tasty with lots of gravy. Good value..."
Kellie Huxford
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Lilian Geggus
"My wife and I had dinner here on two consecutive nights. In the first visit, we had: - garlic bread - mains vegetarian soup (pumpkin and carrot) -..."
Shirish Paranjape
"We spent only one night in Franz Josef and Alice May was the only restaurant we dined in for dinner, therefore it would not be fair to say it was the..."
Clement Chan
"Stopped in for a quick dessert after we’d eaten dinner elsewhere. The apple and blackberry pie (pictured here) was excellent. Based on the looks..."
Crystal Grave
"Must try in Franz Josef! We ordered lamb shank, chicken breast and seafood chowder. All tasted great, especially the lamb shank. Tenderness is just..."
Jennifer Tay
"I don't normally eat eggs, but I got the whitebait omelette and it was one of the best things I've had all trip. Very rich and cheesy but light and..."
P R
"Excellent place in FJ, don’t skip the chance to try their burgers, just amazing. Best meal we had in FJ, strongly recommend. Atmosphere is also..."
Jayme Nery
"Take your appetite and DEFINITELY get dessert. The sticky toffee pudding could not be faulted. Apple and blackberry pie was also..."
Kate G
"Great service and food. Highly recommend to come here if you are looking for food in Franz..."
Ivan Bien
"Seating outside offers views of the glacier and people taking pictures of said glacier in the middle of the street. The food was delicious with huge..."
Hung Thai
"What a lovely hidden gem! Fantastic service, great food, and fab atmosphere! We just had the rustic chips, and the apple and blackberry pie (shared..."
Bec Pellowe
The Landing
The Landing
89/100 (3182 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
New Zealand
Vegan Options
American
Bar
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Chicken Burger
Fish & Chips
Salads
Beer
Fish & chips
Garlic bread
Ribs
Cheeseburger
Chicken Schnitzel
Burger
Lamb Shanks
Rib-Eye Steak
Vegetarian Burger
Nachos
Baked Beans
Carbonara Pasta
Toasts
Mulled Wine
Chicken parmigiana
Free Popcorn
Chicken Bacon and Brie Burger
Lamb
Warm Lamb Salad
Pesto
Johnny Cash Spare Ribs
Pasta
Fish
Pulled Lamb Croquettes
Salad
Mussels
Pork
Salmon Fillet with Vegetables
Salmon
Pork Belly
Sandwich
Sit down
New Zealand
American
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Mid-range
"We ordered ribs and chowder with the cocktails sex on the glacier and toblerone. The cocktails and chowder were perfect. I think the ribs could be a..."
Anthony Day
"What a place! I haven't been back to The Landing in a few years and it's just as I remembered it. Good atmosphere, good environment, good food, good..."
Nathan Culevski
"Fun place with a great bar, nice menu, excellent beer, free popcorn, and superior service! We visited at 4:30 on Easter Saturday, and it was almost..."
Marsha Russell
"The hot stones menu is a must. We had the 3 meat in one; venison, lamb, and beef. Excellent choice. We had the stewed lamb, which was tender to the..."
Jansen Chua
"Shared supper sitting in the sun sipping soft drink and wine. Good service with an excellent range of tasty food at reasonable..."
Chris Ellenby
"Those place is super cute. I think it has the best menu in town. The service is really fast and they bring you some delightfully salted popcorn. I..."
Shannon
"Had the chowder and it was delicious. Nice staff and interesting..."
Verlyn Severson
"Great evening at The Landing. We thought our late arrival may have limited our food choices as most places (including our hotel) finish food service..."
Paul Buckley
"We had a sunny spot on the terrace in the morning. I actually wanted to try their pulled lamb croquettes and they did not disappoint. On the..."
Csabi Bácskai
"They have a wide variety of choices but we both selected one of the pasta dishes. It was very good and the portion size was quite generous. Choose..."
Steve Christian
Monsoon Bar & Restaurant
Monsoon Bar & Restaurant
88/100 (1336 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
International
Bar
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Pub
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
New Zealand
International
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Drinks
After-hours
Meat Lovers Pizza
Onion rings
Sticky Date Pudding
Chowder
caesar salad
Roast
Beef Cheek
Fish & Chips
Burger
hamburger and chips
Beef and Bacon Burger
Seafood chowder
Cheesecake
Ribs
Fish and Chips
Beef
Ribs
Gin Experience
Nachos
Fish & chips
Beer Battered Fish And
Beer and Tear and Share Bread
Pasta
Chorizo and Shrimp Pizza
Lamb
Burger and fries
Salad
Mussels
Pesto
Expresso Martini
Vegetarian Pizza
Salmon
Fish
Cauliflower Steak
Pork
Sit down
International
Bar
New Zealand
Pub
Pizza
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had the mushroom pasta. My friend loved the pasta, but for me the cheese was stronger than I expected but still liked it. Portion good. Garlic bread..."
Kishan Patel
"We stayed 2 nights at Franz Josef, tried several restaurants and the best one must go is Monsoon ! The food is delicious, not too salty as others..."
Carter C
"We didn't eat here as didn't have time, but menu looked good and food looked amazing from what we saw coming out. We came here for drinks and loved..."
Mel
"Food was great! Be sure to get the ribeye and seafood chowder they are the best I’ve..."
Nat Lee
"Superrrrrrr Great experience! Super nice night enjoyed. Have to say Monsoon is the best restaurant of my first trip in NZ. Wine and food matches so..."
helen lu
"My wife and I arrived in France Joseph late. After passing through about four towns that were completely dead, we feared that we were not going to be..."
Kyle Mandla
"Really delicious food. It can be crowded, but it's worth the..."
Janusz M
"We were so delighted to choose this restaurant for dinner! Since we’ve had the best chowder and steak, compare to my 20yrs dinning in Australia!..."
Sam
"Came for a feed and a drink, and was very pleasantly surprised. Food was unexpectedly good (and that's saying a lot as vego fare can be a kitchens..."
Nic Roberto
"We came here for dinner as we were staying at the Rainforest Retreat next door and we were pleasantly surprised! Delicious drinks with more than 50..."
Ruby K
"The food was excellent, we shared the buffalo as a starter cauliflower which was delicious. The ribs I had as a main course were very tasty as..."
Stewart McDonald
"Lovely bar to go to with friends cosy atmosphere lovely bar staff. Delicious vegetarian options also. Would absolutely return. Garlic bread was..."
Julianne O Connell
"Monsoon Bar & Restaurant is part of the Rainbow Retreat just on Cron Street in the Franz Josef village. Opening hours are 4.30pm until late each..."
BradJill
"This place is always pack with tourist. The food is OK, the bar serves various cocktails, spirits, wines and beers. There are various food options...."
Amalia Halim
"One of my favorite restaurants,staff are so friendly food is delicious. From Cauliflower Steaks ( My absolute favorite) the best fish and chips. And..."
Derek Direen
Grill N Wok Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
Grill N Wok Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
75/100 (18 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Bar
Pub
Asian
Soups
Bar
Deli
Pub
European
European
Asian
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Sit down
Asian
European
Soups
Deli
Bar
Pub
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"7 of us ate, 4 adults 3 children. We chose the restaurant because it had Gluten Free options. We all tried each others meal, as we were all boosting..."
Mark Smith
"Fantastic food and flavours. We had stir fried beef noodles and veg and also the chicken and cashew nut stir fry with chilli (& some steamed rice)...."
Serena Ferchal
"Fantastic meal. Me and two friends are riding the Tour Aotearoa and needed a nourishing tasty meal. Totally happy with the service and the meal...."
Lane and Sarah Demchy
"This restaurant has only recently been opened. We were the only ones dining there, but it deserved to be busier, as the food was delicious, and..."
Graham Dalby
"Great food! The chicken tikka masala, noodles and naan bread (with garlic and cheese) are..."
Ester Willemsen
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Snake Bite Brewery
Snake Bite Brewery
70/100 (2872 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
New Zealand
Fusion
Asian
Bar
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
Calamares
Cakes
Burger
Lamb
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Fish
Fried rice
Ribs
Pork
Pad Thai
Curry
Noodle
Prawns
Beef
Toasts
Dumplings
Green Curry
Salad
Duck
Laksa
Calamari
Beef Cheeks
Sit down
Bar
Asian
Fusion
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Absolutely delicious food and a friendly atmosphere. The only improvement I would suggest is a better system for information on allergens to save the..."
Hiker Hol
"Easy, good food and drinks. Staff were lovely. Very surprised to get a very large, tasty, vegan yellow curry with plenty of additional spice. One..."
Nic Roberto
"Excellent breakfast, menu was really good. I had the smoked salmon eggs benedict and had a GF brownie to take away and they were both amazing. Defo..."
Mel
"Perfect spot to enjoy happy hour and watch the sun go down over the mountains. Ordered the spicy chicken wings with blue cheese sauce to share. Not..."
Wendy Turner
"Great food but the front staff were pretty rude and NOT friendly and NOT helpful. Front staff needs a bit of..."
Nav
"As a tea drinker I’ve rated 5 stars for Snakebite Cafe as they used REAL tea leaves in a tea pot instead of the usual solitary 1 teabag. The chips..."
Felise Batchelor
"I liked the place. In our trip in New Zealand so far at most places visited there are only 1 or 2 veggie options. This place had more than 2 options..."
Kishan Patel
"absolutely gigantic portions, especially the wanton noodle soup. nasi goreng wasn’t too bad, but both the fried rice and noodles (pad thai) needed..."
Woon Yang Ng
"The menu was so tempting we went here for lunch and dinner! Great service, generous portions, good tunes. Burgers and chips were excellent. Tofu Pad..."
Kate G
"We came here for dinner after arriving late on Wednesday. Not many options for dine in as many restaurants were closed. We were lucky to get a table..."
KP Lau
"Redemption!!! So if you’ve read my review for Monsoon and lost all Hope have no fear, Snakebite has solved all the problems Monsoon cries..."
D C (QBNTO1)
"Great atmosphere and very good service. I ordered chicken and cashew with rice but it was battered chicken in a very sweet sauce which was not what I..."
JW
"I'm not sure of the food as I only had a pint of their popular Sprid and Fern Lager. It's a really good..."
tejas chavan
"Great Asian and local NZ food in Franz Joseph! Nice and friendly atmosphere too! Ample space inside and outside. Friendly staff and quick service. A..."
na noke
"Good place. Asiatic. Nice recommendations. Nice drinks. It was open when many restaurants did not. I ate Indonesian rice with prawn, I really liked..."
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"What a good vibe when you walk in. It was a bit quiet on a Monday night but they still had the music playing and there were a few locals there so it..."
Rod K
"Great food , saulty and sweet , but overall Asian options are..."
Christine Minvielle
"Food was so good and really hit the spot on the more rainy day that we had. I had the chicken dumpling soup and my husband had the KFC burger, and..."
Elena Phillips