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Agenda
90/100 (649 ratings)
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"Nice local restaurant serves quality food, have been to this place several times, tried the eye fillet, lamb and venison, all good quality meat and..."
Jim
"We went for the second time on Sunday night and both ordered the duck. It was excellent and great value for money being there two for one..."
Linda
"Pricey but really delicious food. Although you have too pick meticulously which food you need to get and pay. Portion wise just enough for belly in..."
FlyingFoodWanderer
"We always come on a Tuesday when they have their special deal (buy one and get second free/ half price). I love the fish, steak and venison. Protein..."
Mandy C
"We took friends from the south and all enjoyed our meal. Plus the waitress went the extra as I had a fall on the way there and she bought me ice..."
Janis Davys
"Came here for dinner not long ago and the food was amazing! The wait staff were very efficient with all tables and answered all our questions. They..."
Aimee R
"Came here for dinner on the weekend. Lovely atmosphere and very nice staff. Meals were good, my husband had steak (which was good and I had a bit of..."
Emma Rozema
"Loved it here! The food was amazing and the service was too. The lady that served us was so lovely and we didn't have to wait long for our food...."
Hannah
"Food is tasty. Price isnt so much. The serving is quiet small, just enough to fill you up but compared to other place Agenda just has a miniture..."
Sherriemirez
"Tuesday nights are always a good idea to go with their 2 for 1 mains deal. The desserts are very good, I remember being very impressed with the Eaton..."
Khoa Le
"Pleasant experience, these guys know very well about their steaks and have the know how to present them to. Their award winning steaks always hits..."
Joe Suh
"Came here on my birthday and we were welcomed (and seated) right away. Felt a little bit squashed in the corner of the front left corner of the..."
Katherine Holder
"We dine out quite a lot in Hamilton and have tried just about every restaurant and without a doubt this is by far the best restaurant in the city..."
Richard Ward
"I am a regular to Agenda Restaurant, I recommend this restaurant to everyone.......for a special dinner, superb service this is the best place in..."
Bernice Tidswell
"We read in the paper that Agenda had won the NZ beef and lamb awards - we had never even heard of them!We were pleasantly surprised, our..."
John
"We had dinner here on a Saturday night. We hadn't booked, but the friendly staff found us a table straightaway.The service was top class, not..."
Briandijones
"I had been recommended to try Agenda from three different friends, and had been meaning to do this for a while now - only just got around to it last..."
Jeff Simons
"Agenda was recommended to me by a friend. I was blown away by the level of service, quality and presentation of food and selection of drinks. I would..."
Wine And Cheese
"I went for dinner at Agenda the other night for dinner and it was absolutely amazing. The service was excellent and the food was divine. I had the..."
Simon Bayer
"Background information for our Reviews: My husband and I (late 30s with 3 young kids) are fortunate enough to have 2 sets of grandparents in town. We..."
Nicola
"I absolutely love going to Agenda. The food is delicious, the atmospere is lovely and the waiting staff are wonderful- and they're great with my two..."
Cheyne Meynell
"Was in Agenda last weekend and had a lovely meal. My boyfriend had an amazing venison dish, while I had a delicious eye fillet. It was really..."
Deborah Jayne Ballantine
"Went to Agenda for dinner last week and started a menumania account purely so I could tell everyone how fantastic they were! We hadn't booked..."
Chelsea McDonald
"I tried to dine at Agenda last Saturday night and couldn't get a table. This evening I booked. I can see why they are busy! Food was 10/10. Our..."
James Grey
"Agenda provides top quality service, great food and a positive dining experience. I had the eye fillet dish, and thought it was amazing; best steak I..."
Simon Bayer
"OMG was what i was saying during and after eating at the Agenda!My partner and myself when there unplanned for pre new years dinner. thanks that..."
Nancy Thomsen
"A friend (who was over from Oz) and I dined at Agenda on Thursday 29 December - early part of the evening. Wow all I can say is we both had the most..."
Christine Wright
"Took Brisbane family to the restaurant after the Sunday World Cup game. The restaurant was busy and pleased we booked. I have been to the..."
Gayel
"Two of us went to this restaurant last week. Have never been there before. The surroundings are pleasant and modern. We were warmly welcomed and..."
Simon Friar
"Went recently for Sunday brunch ....food and service were top notch. And the coffees were complimentary! Would definitely visit..."
Nxsta
"Recently had dinner on a Saturday evening. My husband had a delicious lamb shank that was melt in the mouth tender and I enjoyed a wonderful pork..."
Linda Symons
"It was really hard to choose from the brunch menu; so many things sounded delicious, but I had the French toast with bacon, banana and maple syrup. ..."
Glenieve Davies
"Recently my girl friend and I had dinner at Agenda and had a great night. We ordered the chicken and lamb mains and these were both delicious. We..."
Leif
"I recently dined at Agenda and happily report a really lovely night out.I selected the vegetarian lasagne which was accompanied by grilled..."
Tania Smith
"After enjoying brunch at Agenda on a number of occasions, I recently had dinner there and found it a pleasurable experience. The staff are friendly..."
Kat H
"Recently had a meal at agenda, and after fantastic service, a great atmosphere and equally great meal i was compelled to write a review. I..."
Glenn Colclough
"I have been waiting to find a great lamb meal in Hamilton and I found it at Agenda. The lamb was succulent, boneless (!), well flavoured and cooked..."
Shannon Hunt
"Agenda has become a favourite of mine in Hamilton. It's hard for a place to consistently impress with both the service and the food, but Agenda..."
Dan Bowden
"Overall great dinner out and would go back again to order what we had and experienced tonight! Service was good, staff were nice, relaxed and not..."
Angie Bleasel
"We started with the scallops with pork belly. The scallops were well cooked and not rubbery, and the cheese and sauce alongside really complemented..."
Danny Tsai
"One of the best food you get in Hamilton City. Vegetarian and Gluten free and Dairy free also available. If you like something special...something..."
Nitin Panchal
"I chose this place because the menu outside of the restaurant listed venison. The entree was mini beef wellingtons. Yum. The venison main was tender..."
Don Hogben
"Their Lava molten cake is truly awesome! Very quality lava dessert! Loved..."
Min Min
"~Such a lovely meal - tastes amazing~ ~Staff are so friendly - Great atmosphere~ Thank you for your..."
Sarisa Nasinprom
"Beautiful food, and delicious. Definitely going..."
Adam Readhead
"Incredible experience. We stayed one night in Hamilton and found Agenda to have the best menu and ambiance. I ordered the lamb dish and was blown..."
Brian Teal
"Not blow-your-mind fantastic, but tasty food. Decor and menu a little dated, and wait staff fantastic. We enjoyed our meal but comparing this..."
Beth Haigh
"Greeted warmly. Amazing service. I ate the duck and it was melt in your mouth delicious. A weird setup for the bathrooms which are shared with other..."
Rebekah Taylor
"What a wonderful restaurant. The staff were lovely the service was fantastic and the food .... oh my goodness the food was Devine. Compliments to..."
kate higgins
"Really good quality food all the way through from starters to mains to desserts everything is absolutely delicious. Awesome drinks menu too - craft..."
shaunswneybro
"A very nice place to visit, exceptional service, and one of the best meals in New Zealand and I travel the Country. The Beef is great the Lamb is..."
Grant Farquhar
"Went out to dinner with a few friends and enjoyed a three course meal for a very reasonable price. The food was absolutely spectacular and to top if..."
Anna Pryde
"Food that makes you go mmmm! We dined early so we got 2 for 1 deal. Attentive but unobtrusive wait staff, excellent menu, lamb truly was melt in the..."
Charlie Tawhiao
"With out a doubt the best restaraunt I have been to in Hamilton. Food was fresh and cooked to perfection. Great service and yes they have proper Beer..."
Mike Bartlett
Gothenburg
90/100 (3692 ratings)
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European
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Vegan Options
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Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
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Arancini
Salad
Scallops
Tataki
Duck
Calamari
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Calamares
Fish
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Pork
Tapas
Tacos
Prawns
Beef
Polenta
Dumplings
Sit down
New Zealand
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Dog Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Lunch
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Mid-range
"If you haven't been to Gothenburg then you're missing out on an amazing experience. The food was absolutely delicious I even enjoyed food I don't..."
Janene Aitken
"We went for dinner and one of our guests were coeliac and another vegetarian we told them on booking and when we arrived was given a special menu. As..."
Lynne French
"Amazing food 🍽 great service! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ That head chef must really know what hes doing 😉 will definetly be back! Lamp..."
Melissa Carley
"One of the best places to eat in Hamilton! Our favorite by far, even our fussy eater, aged 8 rates gothenburg as the best place to eat in town!..."
Maria McGahan
"My wife and I spent Friday 23/03/18 here for our 18th Wedding anniversary. The Service was excellent. The prices We felt well looked after. We chose..."
Noel Pennell
"Excellent service, such a great atmosphere with very friendly staff which was then topped by fantastic food with all exquisite tastes. Seared tuna..."
Barbara Sellers
"Every dish was amazing! Service was great! Even got me my request for more sherbet after..."
Lisa Bell
"The service is great and the food is heavenly! They were very accommodating with our babies and prams, and they just made the whole experience a..."
Jemma Van Eijk
"Omg I love this place, I’ve been with just my hubby and a group of friends. Food was amazing even with a vego hubby, location was perfect and the..."
Natalie King
"Had my Hubbies 50th dinner party at the function centre on Friday night ... the staff were superb esp as it was organised 4 days before and..."
Kirshni Appanna
"I can't say enough positive about this restaurant. The food was exquisite. The service was simply the..."
Ange Van Gog
"First time going to Gothenburg in Hamilton. What a great lunch time dining experience. Mouthwatering, excellent food. Made my birthday extra special...."
Megon
"Well well well, Gothenburg it was nice to finally meet you and on valentines day never the less!The bf and I decided "heck lets blow some..."
Shannon Boyce
"I was told to come here based on an awesome experience a friend had. A few people have raved about the food as well so I thought I would give it a..."
#fatlyfe
"Birthday dinner on a monday. None of us could choose so we went for the chefs special/set menu. Absolutely stunning food. Great wines. Greats beers...."
Flippynz
"Excellent food, excellent service- what more can I say. Order the Chefs choice an be surprised and delighted. Our party of four ordered the $60..."
Peter
"Rated one of the most popular restaurants in Hamilton, have been there on several occasions. Interesting tapas menu, great location, excellent..."
Jim
"Wow I was blown away, what a place to dine in Hamilton. Must book!We shared a few dishes just to taste them all and I must say each dish was..."
Lisa
"Tapas! Tapas! Tapas!I love everything about Gothenburg, inspite of it's class, the amazing food was complimented with genuine..."
FlyingFoodWanderer
"I went here for lunch with my sister and her new husband. I had heard great things about the place. Mostly about the beautiful location and..."
Riri Denham
"Was here for a wedding function and ALL the staff were A+ and the food was soooooo incredible- even the vegetarian options were scrumptious!! Will..."
Jayde Petaera
"Came here on a Tuesday night for a birthday dinner- was surprisingly busy. The restaurant doesn't have any allocated parking (from what I saw) so had..."
Alex K Lee
"Seared Tuna was a bit strange and the skargen prawns were not bad but should be ordered first as the flavour is subtle. The corn special with garlic..."
Katia Lam
"Heard good things about this place, so drove down from Auckland for dinner. Place was busy which is a good sign.  Nice big open setting,  good..."
Steve Hall
"We had lunch yesterday and now know why this restaurant is the best in the Waikato. Food superb, service excellent and wonderful surroundings..."
David Johnston
"Mainly to share, Italian styled. Good quality but not cheap either. I would totally recommend the pork belly and beef tataki although these two are a..."
Mo
"Lovely service and lovely food. Gothenburg never disappoints. Every visit we have left extremely happy and full!!! The menu is jam packed with yummy..."
N S
"Went here this afternoon for a small lunch. It was absolutely delicious! We had the crispy potatoes, edamame beans and their special which was perogi..."
Kasey Nicole Banfield
"Well we came, we ate and we didn't catch the clap in the Tron yeeeeeeah! I've heard this is one of the best spots in Hamilton. The venue and location..."
Alwayseating
"Stayed a night in the city on the way back to Auckland. Pleasantly surprised to find a place that offers really good food. Ordered the crispy..."
JiKiDiR
"Amazing place. Incredible atmosphere, the decor is just a perfect fit for this restaurant. One of a kind! I would definitely take my mama here and..."
Ms Watson
"Awesome food, service and ambience.  Pays to book if you want a table, but I just ate on the comfy chairs at the bar.  Excellent all round.  Next..."
Peter Naylor
"Absolutely adore Gothenburg, all the meals are amazing. I love the gin soaked Salmon and the arancini balls. The tapas style allows for a massive..."
Celeste Briana
"Lovely staff, nice atmosphere, okay food. The sauces are what "made" a lot of the dishes for me. The curried mayo with the patatas bravas was..."
Stango
"What a lovely spot now down in the ANZ building. Sitting outside overlooking the Waikato river. Inside is bright and modern but a little limited in..."
Coffee Lover
"Birthday dinner and the food was amazing. Such beautifully balanced dishes which looked the part as well. First time dining there and defiantly will..."
Brad Lalich
"Stopped by Gothenburg on our way through Hamilton and absolutely loved our dinner here. Scallops and ceviche were amazing but my favorite dish was..."
Megan
"I think this is the first 5.0 review I've given. The place was a little hard to find (attached to the ANZ building and I think Zomato may have the..."
Zach Kutlow
"This is the 2nd time we've visited the place. Good thing we made an early reservation. It was completely full after several minutes from the time we..."
JJ
"Cocktail list-good, lots to choose from.Furniture-comfortable.Food-great. Lots to choose from, not your standard dishes. More up scale than..."
Katherine Holder
"Tapa style restaurant (bite size, good for sharing)Interesting choice of menu Fusion of asian & european Great location (just off CBD..."
Salted Karamel
"Amazing food & the new location is lovely. Tapas is such a fun way to eat with friends; this is definitely one of my favourite restaurants in..."
Atareta Wilson
"Had dinner at Gothenburg for friends birthday and could not fault it! Friendly and helpful staff served us 10 courses of tapas for our table of 11...."
Ruth Ireland
"Fantastic Tapas style menu, absolutely delicious! loved the cocktails available. Great, friendly service. only downfall for us is that we were sat..."
Kerry Matthews
"Omg!! By far the best eating experience in Hamilton yet. . . Took my partner here for his birthday, not sure wether he would enjoy but needless to..."
Olivia Fox
"Been here a few times and have never been disappointed! Great service, fantastic beer, amazing food! Yet to try out the new location - looking..."
Alice S
"An absolutely fantastic new location on the river.  Staff are great - attentive and friendly.  The tapas are beautiful - a fun way to dine with..."
Nxsta
"Nice food friendly service, would be good if there was a little more selection. But it was a really enjoyable evening. I look forward to dinning here..."
Lauren Michelle Keddie
"the best place to eat in Hamilton by far. Have dined there regularly for years and have never been disappointed. We had our wedding for 60 guests..."
Alice Faber
"Dined here for an anniversary dinner with my wife. We found the level of service to be fantastic. The food was brilliant especially the tapas menu...."
Bjorn MacRae
"We went for a mini break to Raglan but stayed overnight in Hamilton, so went to Gothenburg for dinner. Had prawns, steak (our favorite), chicken..."
Sanna Wood
"Had dinner here for my boyfriend's birthday. Picked the place for their large selection of Belgian beers and was not disappointed! Tried the beef and..."
Lily L
"We love this place! The food is exquisite the waiters attentive friendly and fun. The food is fantastic, we had one slightly bad dish (over salted)..."
Andrew M
"Gothenburg always delivers. Great food, beer and service. The staff are always friendly, knowledgeable about the products and the speed of food..."
JeBantiKurac
"I have eaten twice at Gothenburg Cafe as I travel to Hamilton for business.The food rocks, we had a selection of tapas including the cheese..."
Debbie Tauvae
"OMG.....loved it. great service, great food, great atmosphere.Thank your so much Gothenburg for everything. Your staff were awesome, I loved it,..."
Cara Downes
"Have eaten there previously, the experience has always been great. Focus is on looking after customers, service is tops but not over the top, food is..."
Peter Downes
"Went here last night with a group of 12 - service was outstanding, no one ever without a drink and water bottles constantly replaced. All the food..."
Geraldine McHaffie
"Outstanding. Great food & excellent service. They went the extra mile to accommodate our difficult food requirements, also, they have great beers..."
Ben
"Can we complain about service being fast & too efficient?!!No, Gothenburg is yet another fantastic restaurant Hamilton has too offer.We..."
Aaron McFarlane
"Wow, one of the nicest 3 course meals we've had. Beer/wine perfectly matched. Great atmosphere, amazing staff. Totally recommend this place, not..."
Nicola
"Gothenburg is the best restaurant in Hamilton hands down!(and we have tried them all!)Amazing food and great atmosphere. We shared a..."
Alastair Brown
"Went here recently for a friends birthday lunch.Have been here quite a few times and this place is definately a favourite.The food was gorgeous as..."
Linda Fairhall
"Had dinner here so many times. I've had lunch too! Never been disappointed or anything. I love the wine list and if you haven't had the strawberry..."
Damien
"I've had dinner here about 5 or so times. Never been disappointed in the slightest. Only problem is narrowing down what tapas to choose, they are all..."
Chrissy Houghton
"Visited Gothenburg purely based on the reviews here in MenuMania.. Would have liked to have given them 5 stars as in many ways do they deserve..."
Ian
"Definitely a favourite. The food, wine, beer and staff are exceptional. We have dined here a number of times and we find that everything we..."
Nate
"I was on a road trip to Hamilton so we did some research on restaurants before we went. The previous reviews have proven to be so true. This is..."
JB
"Nice place in Hamilton to relax.. extraordinary outdoor seating area. Good selection of beers, delicious food. Will go back definitely, highly..."
Vikram Singh
"Had lunch here last weekend with a friend. We both ordered pizzas (which came with a glass of wine $20). Food was delicious and the staff were very..."
Rose
"Gothenburg comes highly recommended, its fantastic from the service to the amazing food, I was part of a big group & we couldnt have faulted..."
Kirsty Ronowicz
"Best Pork Belly I have EVER had. Yellow curry Mussels were also stand out.Plus it's nice to have such a great range of Belgian beer..."
Toni
"Something a little different; delicious tapas with a European theme alongside tasty pizzas. Some friends and I decided to try Gothenburg for lunch,..."
Jo
"We arrived at the restaurant quite late just after 2pm for lunch. The staff was very nice to accommodate us. The service was effortlessly friendly..."
Maximillion L
"Fantastic tapas and very friendly and attentive wait staff. Tapas feel a tad expensive for quantity, but the freshness of the ingredients, flavour..."
Simon Miles
"10/10 for the service and atmosphere at the Gothenburg Restaurant. The food was delicious especially the crispy polenta chips and pork belly however..."
Jessica Kavanagh
"Best eats in Hamilton with great staff and food. Highly recommend for those who would like great food and a nice atmosphere. Great for group..."
Julia Sakaguchi
"In general we enjoyed the meal. Went for the chefs selection, but were confused when the dishes went in an Asian fusion direction instead of their..."
Rodion Kruger
"One of the few restaurants I’d gladly visit days in a row. The food incredible, and the service, par excellence. After 3 years stuck overseas,..."
Jonathan Orban
"Had a great gathering everyone enjoyed the company and food. The stout is..."
Paul Webber
"Finally managed to secure a last minute booking - we generally don’t plan our outings so was hard to get in here but worth the hours drive from..."
Tarina Hodgson
"Wow what an amazing meal! Amazing presentation and delicious taste. Staff were very nice too. Great atmosphere. Can't wait to try something new off..."
Joel Curley
"The food was incredible, we went to eat with my boyfriend and we had a great time: it is a quiet place with a good view of the river. I have to..."
Romina Abasto
"We had the chefs special and really enjoyed the variety and high quality plates. Great beer and wine selection and fantastic..."
Leigh Tait
"The service and food here is amazing. If you are wanting an all round experience I would recommend getting the chefs sets which cost $60/70/80pp,..."
Johnson T
"Lovely waitress, lovely food, they even fitted is in a little bit earlier than our booking. Food was delivered quicker than expected, which was..."
Tamara Macdonald
"Came here first time to try. From the outside you dont really see signs anywhere on the ANZ building that this place is here. Anyway we got here..."
Wilson Shum
"It was a delightful experience with great ambiance and greater food. We booked well in advance a week before else its usually very busy. We ordered..."
Alok Verma
"Amazing lunch dining, friendly and efficient serivce. Highly recommend 👌. Although might be a good idea to prebook a..."
Russell Gill
"Beautiful food, let the chef choose and eat the best food I have had since being in NZ. €60 for the best 4 courses of food I have had in years...."
Emma Carlyle
"Overall a fantastic meal again. The pick for me was the raw fish, a stand out, and you never go wrong with the beef..."
Trevor Kibby
Bluestone Steakhouse
88/100 (967 ratings)
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Dinner
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"F 先生 非要借着七夕去吃好吃的~图1. Rib-eye 500 gm 图2. Smoked lamb belly and ash rubbed lion 图3. Hokey pokey..."
Xilei Liu
"It’s been ages since I’ve dined out in Hamilton CBD. Coming home and looking at all the new restaurants like the Bluestone Steakhouse after all..."
Medium_Rare
"Open for lunch now?! Should be all the time bit i can see why they dont with the current menu. Bluestone was great as it always is. Bit hot inside..."
Flippynz
"Lovely staff, great atmosphere and amazing steak! I would definitely recommend this place to everyone on special occasions because it was a bit too..."
Eugene Baek
"Excellent birthday fine dinning with my whanau we were welcomed by very friendly staff comfortably seated we were served with cool water and order..."
Amanda
"Went out for dinner with hubby tonight. Arrived at the restaurant & was instantly greeted with a smile from one of the waitresses. She was warm &..."
Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien
"By far my favourite restaurant, best atmosphere great customer service great deals when using goodie card, greatest steak and sauce of all..."
Melissa Bennett
"Very nice! Fairly pricey, but well worth it. Steak was beautiful, everything was clean, and service was good. Pretty, warm  and sophisticated..."
Abigail Marshall
"My partner and I went to Bluestone steakhouse last night. The service was outstanding, the food was amazing and couldn't have asked for more. Thank..."
Jo Sheldon
"Great service & amazing food! My first time ordering a steak at a restaurant & Bluestone didn't disappoint. Chicken paté was so smooth & creamy...."
Sarah Gillum
"Went here for my birthday last night, and it was the best meal I've had in ages! Everything was well cooked, full of flavour, and presented nicely...."
Amanda De Frias
"My wife and I have had the best steak from this place! Cooked to perfection and it was so juicy (medium rare). My wife ordered well done and it was..."
Mick Chewy
"Had an evening meal at bluestone. We had the eye fillet and sirloin with chips and salad and salted caramel ice cream and Creme brûlée for dessert...."
Stuart
"Have been eyeing Bluestone up for sometime now, finally decided to take the plunge. Upon arriving we were seated with our menus outside left to have..."
Liana Stockwell
"This is now my husbands favourite restaurant. I went twice in three days, both times the food was lovely, the service was great. Not a place for..."
Nikki
"On a drive back to Auckland, our family chanced upon this gem of a restaurant. Feeling hungry, we decided to check it out - and we have no..."
Priscilla Chew
"The best steak I ever had! Husband and I have been here 4 times now and we always come home really full and happy from both the service and the..."
Salted Karamel
"Had to check this place out as we heard it did some amazing steaks. Each steak comes with an option of a sauce and a potato side: duck fat..."
Tony Zhang
"A large group of us booked for a dinner. What a lovely night we had! Excellent, friendly service that was not over the top. They did not hover, but..."
Desarae Williams
"Came in here for dinner before I had to head back to Auckland, it was just after they opened so it was empty, but the place was neat and tidy, felt..."
SnobNom
"Awesome night out,beautiful atmosphere, staff were friendly and the food was cooked to perfection!Only thing wrong was that we had no room left..."
Brad Gordon
"The signature steak is to die for, just absolute perfection. The service is exemplary and the menu is tremendous even if you're preference is not..."
Tim Nesdale
"We did have to wait for 20 minutes to have drinks orders taken, (while we watch others being seated and orders taken) by then we were ready to order..."
Nxsta
"We had been looking for a place to eat for a New Year's Eve dinner, but with all our top picks closed we decided to eat here. Lucky we did! Our..."
Erica Warmington
"My wife and I went to Bluestone with family friends last night. We cover 30 years between us, so you can imagine differing tastes. Other..."
David LT Richards
"Possibly the best meal I have had all year. My girl friend and I had dinner on a Sunday night and we were treated as we entered and shown to our..."
Le Roy Hirama
"This is the best steak meal I have ever experienced. We all had a different steak and each one was perfect. The accompanied were well seasoned with..."
Fiona Platje
"Great food, well priced and definitely a place a man can get a steak. I have been to several steak places and walked out with the guys still hungry...."
Evelyn Bagnall
"Going to Bluestone Steakhouse place was something I never thought I'd do. The style of the food and nature of the decor in no way suits my..."
Paul Clark
"We really enjoyed our meal here, the food was delicious. The staff were all friendly, and made our time here delightful. Definitely the best..."
Shannon Claire Lopez
"Best steak in Hamilton. Excellent deserts so don't fill up on side dishes. If you (or who your with) don't like steak, I have tried the fish of the..."
Bart Dinger
"One of our top 3 places to go for date night. Steak tartare is excellent. Desserts are very decadent. Would recommend the deconstructed lemon..."
Centaine Moke
"The steak was awesomely charred on the outside and sweet and moist in the middle. 👍🏻 The service was ok, we waited for drinks longer than I..."
Paul Johns
"Carnivore heaven! They focus on meat, beef, chicken, some fish and lamb. Their speciality is steak. No pretentions about anything else. If you are..."
Gerard Claassens
"Really good meat quality! And I grew up on a meat farm so I do know about this. Hereford or Angus meat. Wich is two good meat breeds. Several side..."
Ellinor Lindh
"Never been disappointed. Love the option of steak tartare on the menu.the signature steak is unreal.very nice set up.super professional..."
tina Turcianska
"I'm only 14 and I went with my family but I will say the eye fillet was amazing. The desert were even better. The salted tiramisu is still coffee..."
Laura Dinger
"Had a lovely night put last week at Bluestone. The steaks were soooooo good. We ended it with a delicious and beautiful panna cotta. 100 percent..."
Catherine Pearson
"Great food at a reasonable price. Our steaks are very juicy and flavourful and the sides are delicious as..."
Chang Fong Chua
"Lovely staff, relaxing place to unwind and enjoy a absolutely tasty meal. So enjoyed dinner tonight..."
Law Kim
"I had the Sirloin steak with bluecheese sauce and baked potato and absolutely loved it! The ambiance was great, the staff were fantastic and awesome..."
Jo sar
"Traditional steak house. Nice tender steak with delicious sauce and interesting choice of duck fat fries. They accommodate for vegetarian as well..."
nopparat yokubon
"Very fancy and high prices. But good for a special event. Went for my graduation/showcase dinner and everyone enjoyed their meals. Very large..."
Dominique Coote
"Large potion, lovely service. A bit crowd at..."
Chloe Xu
"good atmosphere. friendly staffs. foods are ok for..."
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"We went as a family group. Service was prompt and friendly. The waitress knew the offerings and advised on choices for children. The ambience was..."
John Laing
"Awesome service. Every table was full and the place was packed when I went, making it a bit noisy. But they still managed to bring our food out in..."
Azza Stanley-hunt
Palate
88/100 (1293 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tortelloni
Pasta
Chocolate mousse
Salad
Quail
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Tuna
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Tortelli
Prawns
Beef
Tortellini
Dumplings
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
After-hours
Fine Dining
"As I descended to the basement I wasn't sure, was this the place? Maybe I was taking the staff entrance? It was a secret food wonderland hiding..."
Laura Lazet
"Went with a group of 12. Meals came out at the right time space so that you were not too full. Having gluten & other food allegeries the chef was..."
Sheryl Rodgers
"We went for dinner last night at this fabulous restaurant. Wow. The food was amazing. They even catered for me as a coeliac. Customer service was..."
Annette Elliott
"Thank you Mat and all the team at Palate for an amazing dining experience. 9 incredible dishes matched with amazing wines from all over the globe...."
Helen Mitchell
"Travelled from Auckland again for a beautiful weekday lunch. The service is excellent, the setting pristine and relaxing, the food as always..."
Sharron Fry
"1 of my favorite places to eat... Ate everything on my plate! Servive was Top notch and ambience was relaxing!! Definately recommend!..."
Jazz Hughes
"Booked the kitchen table for my husbands 50th had the 7 course degustation menu, it was away from other diners and we were served by the chef each..."
Denise Pie-Thomas
"Outstanding service and the food to die for!! definitely found our home for fine..."
John Dustow
"Amazing food and service. More than just a meal, but an incredible experiance. Thanks..."
Andrew Hood
"The second visit for myself and family on a busy and ambient Saturday at palate. I have travelled and tasted food from around the world but you..."
Anthony Dodds
"Every course was superb from the oyster starter to the Hapuka main. The cocktails and coffee were delish as well. Couldn't fit desert. Highly..."
Jenny Harpur
"Had one of the best meals I've had in a long time here. ...great staff , great service and great food with an excellent wine..."
Clare Gordon
"Stunning meal, great wine list and top..."
Hugo Bunny
"Amazing food, amazing service - the chefs table Is a fantastic experience! Loved every course and the wines to match ... happened to watch the..."
Kelly Ann
"The food as usual was impeccable and totally delicious. Food here is extra special. I had the lamb and my husband had the filet steak. Wine list is..."
Carolyn Boardman
"Our best dinner in New Zealand. Amazing food and great wines. Service top and..."
Eric Fleutelot
"Food n service was definitely up to par. Had a table of 10 tonight and all of enjoyed everything being a busy Saturday night. Food was spot on but..."
Kelvin H. Looi
"Came here for lunch on a weekday. Very peaceful environment except when the screaming banshees entered...... ordered the $25 express lunch menu and..."
#fatlyfe
"Delicious food. Everything was really good. It's a bit pricey, But worth it. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere. My favourite plate was the fish...."
Nadz_berry_crunch
"Lovely atmosphere.. would be a perfect date night restaurant.The menu looked so good it was really hard to decide.I had the lamb and it was..."
Shell
"Express lunch. Shared the beef croquettes and kingfish entrees both very good. Mains were battered moki and the lamb shoulder cutlets. The lamb was..."
Flippynz
"Absolutely outstanding fine dining restaurant in Hamilton. I had a gorgeous eye fillet that was cooked perfectly. The chocolate jus and the blue..."
TheBearReview
"Most tranquil place to have lunch sitting outside on the deck watching the Waikato river. The staff are all professional and polite. $25 lunch is a..."
Lonny Macleod
"Consistently delicious, beautiful setting, excellent service, but I do miss the French waiter. What was his name? Oh yes, Kevyn. I will return again..."
Doc Jazz
"Friendly staff, reasonable price, lovely place. Just a little not really happy is the main dish a little bit small portion. Otherwise is perfect..."
L&P
"Reviews say that Palate is one of the best restaurants in Hamilton. I really could not say anything to debunk these views. It is significantly up the..."
JJ
"Nice fancy place for dining. Great menu with interesting options and wine pairing suggestions. I had a fish with white wine and loved it. Good..."
Ana Em VP
"Came in for dinner, food was great for our entree and main but the dessert was not really a dessert, the creme brulee was rock solid.  And the girl..."
Larissa Edwards
"A modern restaurant with a menu to suit modern patrons. The place is outstanding and the food along with its presentation is superb. Friendly staff...."
#1
"I heard alot about Palate. It is touted as one of Hamilton's finest restaurants. We started with cocktails, not a great selection. We were given a..."
Peter W
"Palate used to be Tables and that was the last time I was there so great to see what the Palate team has done. Palate now would be by far the best..."
Ian
"We went to lunch to celebrate my birthday. Such a nice setting when you walk in.We chose from the working lunch menu, two courses for $25 which..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Great feel when you walk in the place. The menu provided a good selection of dishes but as we were just having coffee and dessert..  I ordered..."
Coffee Lover
"I took my girlfriend out for her birthday this week and it was fantastic. The atmosphere was excellent, well laid out, nice and quiet even though the..."
Andrew George
"My family and I went to Palate Restaurant to celebrate my graduation, and had a fantastic time. We had chosen it because we'd previously dined there..."
Petra Burns
"Table for two at 7.00 pm on 19 December 2013. First impressions when walking in was a professional outfit in nice setting.The restaurant..."
Chris Beale
"An absolutely fabulous dining experience. The staff are professional, yet friendly, the wine list extensive and the food is incredibly tasty. You can..."
Celeste Bowden
"Had dinner recently. The food was so well cooked and presented i was blown away! Meals were served fast and decent size portions. Lovely resturant...."
Jamie
"Went there for lunch today, amazing food and service and a lovely setting, we sat outside on the terrace under the trees with a view of the river. ..."
Shelley Cumner
"Awesome, we thoroughly enjoyed the degustation menu with matching wines. 7 dishes 7 wines, good friends, great food, great wine, great service =..."
Richie Shaw
"Went there last Saturday for dinner with friends understand why it gets all the rave reviews.Service was excellent, arrived around the time..."
Shane Bradford
"We loved the old Palate for food wine and service, but didn't really like the ambience (except for the chef's table, which was great fun). New..."
Dave
"Palate Restaurant has ranked as Hamilton's finest for several years. The menu is always inventive and mouth watering and the recommended wine choice,..."
David
"It has been 5 years since I have been here. I went once for a degustation menu, it was all very lovely food, but it was too long between..."
Alice
"Without a doubt, the best restaurant in Hamilton! World class food (I've been around the world & eaten in some amazing places)Top..."
Ben
"I liked it. Good food. Expensive yet tasty.I liked the staff as..."
Damien
"Top Service. Top Food. Something Hamilton should be (and is!) proud of.I will continue to come and support Palate sending the bar high for..."
Aaron
"Best Restaurant Ever. Enough Said! Value for money any time! Cant wait to Go Back!!! Havn' found anything like it in Perth!! CongratulationsMat &..."
Brenda Cockbunr
"We dined at Palate last week, Fieldays week in Hamilton so extremely busy for all the restaurants. Palate was fully booked with extra front of house..."
Mat Frear
"Dined with a party of 10 for a private dinner and received faultless service with a smile. A very busy restaurant for such a small location..."
Christine
"Eight of us dined at Palate last Wednesday night on a recommendation from a friend at work. In a word - WOW! The food was just sublime, the wine list..."
Sara
"We go to this restaurant for special occasions. Each time the food and service have been outstanding. The food demonstrates care and high..."
Noeline Wright
"what a great night. myself and seven others went out to palate for the first time last week for a celebratory dinner and left feeling like we were..."
Ngaire
"Amazing experience and the best restaurant we have been to in years. Service excellent, food and wine divine. Very impressed with the plating and..."
C & J
"Top notch service! Definitely a great feature. Nice interior. We were there with a large party (booked out the place, it's fairly small), and the..."
Jen Dabney
"Perched above the mighty Waikato River, the main dining area is elegant and sophisticated. There is much more space than their previous premise; with..."
Celeste Bowden
"The customer service and food is always amazing here. The creativity behind the dishes always makes me want to come back and try something different...."
Johnson T
"Review I've had a trip to Hamilton and this is my favorite restaurant by far. I've dined here multiple times just to enjoy several different items on..."
Devon Eastin
"There is no doubt that the food here is above anything that Iv had in the last few years. They left me both blown away and relaxed at the same time,..."
Chrystal
"What an experience having dinner in Palate!! The tasting menu is incredible with different texture, taste and excellent choice of local products. The..."
Eric Aditama
"Worth the visit I was unsure if we should squeeze in a lunch in palate before heading back to Auckland and I'm glad we did. We had the 3 course meal..."
Finedine Romance
"Back to its former glory - absolutely delicious. Last time , just out of covid, not as good. This time could not fault and highly recommend . Thanks..."
Ingid Brown
"Never disappoints. The food at Palate is next level but the dessert was the supreme winner for me. Panna cotta and hokey pokey...."
Tania Simpson
"My wife and I had a wonderful dining experience on my wife's birthday. The 3 course meal was great. Each of the dishes provided good flavour and..."
Chris
"We were seated straight away by friendly staff. Food was prepared quickly. Delicious Coromandel Oysters. Cocktails were on point. Mains were generous..."
Teena French
"Dined on 19/3 for a shared Birthday dinner for the first time in 3 years. And still an Absolutely Beautiful evening and meal! Eye fillet main ordered..."
Marta Mitchell
Portofino
87/100 (1867 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Cannelloni
Scallops
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Bruschette
Mussels
Pesto
Calamares
Salmon
Fish
Cheesecake
Tiramisu
Pasta
Carbonara
Salad
Sit down
European
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"I came here by myself and looked through their $20 lunch menu, and ended up ordering the tortellini. It was very good, but nothing spectacular. The..."
Céline Kao
"We order spaghetti alla vongole and spaghetti alla carbonara, friendly services..."
Xilei Liu
"Am always satisfied with the food I order every time I go there! If you want perfect Italian food, Portofino is the way to go. Also, staff are always..."
Froyo🍦
"Ordered the pollo pizza. was excellent. fresh ingredients. taste, texture and smell all was near perfect - served in a reasonable time...friendly and..."
Shamim.ramputh
"Lovely authentic Italian cuisine! They're much better than their neighbour Italian venue- the pasta was delicious and the pizza was exactly like the..."
Jayde Petaera
"We dined here to celebrate a special occasion. Great ambiance, child-friendly, staff were friendly and helpful with some menu inquiries, although we..."
888bing888
"The customer service here was great. The waiter was kind and with the chefs help, catered to our needs. The oysters were average and small but that's..."
Aimee.
"Went to portofino with a group of 10 people and the whole experience was absolutely amazing! the service was great, such friendly staff. the food was..."
Jasmine Muhlmann
"Really nice meals the anti pasto platter is amazing. The spaghetti was nice and the chicken cannelloni is great. Highly recommend. The service was..."
Andrew Kirk
"Great food, decent ambience.. it could have been more quieter I think... Great place for a romantic dinner with your Bae... food portions were quite..."
Mahek Pratik Gandhi
"Great service, good prices but poor pizza. I wish I could have liked it but the base was so chewy I regret purchasing. The waiter was lovely..."
Ash McGregor
"Visited just once but will definitely return! Lovely food, great ambiance & attentive waiter. The spirits selection was extensive & the meals well..."
Ashley Knight
"Really good one.Strongly recommend.I study cookery in Wintec, this restaurant has hot food hot plates and it's really clean. Actually there..."
Caesar
"We came here late afternoon for a bite before heading back to Auckland... The service was great but we were the only ones here... Started with garlic..."
Donna&Shane
"Having had both takeaway and dine in from this restaurant it's a definite favourite.The meals are delicious (could be bigger for the Mr who..."
Ange Robinson
"The service here was great. The meal was even better. The portion size was generous and the taste is just amazing. I would definitely like to go back..."
Gbuzz
"We celebrated my birthday and it was fantastic! The staff and food were excellent. The atmosphere was good. My sister brought a cake and my family..."
Jane Пыжьянова
"Portofino is one of those memorable restaurants for putting a smile on customer’s faces. The staff are friendly, approachable and able to advise on..."
Andrew Stedall
"My wife and I were out on a date night on Friday and I decided to surprise her with some Italian cuisine, our reservation was for 8:30pm but we were..."
Lui Els
"Stunning meal! Nothing to fault. Not 5 star only because there is always something to improve on. Forgot I was back in NZ and happily left a 10% ..."
John Sabini
"Food is absolutely amazing. Great fan of Portofino New Plymouth so as soon as we heard Hamilton was getting Portofino we knew we were going. Again,..."
Jhonny Matiu
"A group of 8 booked in for a ladies lunch at the new Portofino here in Hamilton which is affiliated with the Akld Portofino restaurant group. ..."
Frankie
"The most filling meal I ever had. The portions are big and delicious...."
Sneha
"We dinned in an outdoor booth which was fun and comfortable. Really enjoyed our yummy meals! Pasta was so delicious, mussels were great! Desserts..."
Taluz 10
"I highly recommend the risotto in here, but im just not a fan of the seafood spaghetti. Tiramisu is the best! You have to try it when you come..."
Lily Linh
"Nice atmosphere! Extremely busy on a Saturday night. Took about 10-15mins for the server to come take orders but that’s algood. Pasta portions are..."
Sheela
"Probably the best Portofino I’ve had, the one in CBD of Auckland made me feel sick but this was perfect. Highly recommend this one, especially the..."
Ghost
"The Toblerone cocktail and cheesecake together are outstanding. Will absolutely be coming..."
Timothy Price
"Enjoyed a really nice meal, both my partner and I had the gluten free pasta and you honestly could not tell anything was different. The limoncello..."
Anja Hajdarevic
"Absolute calming environment. Lovely..."
Mussarat Azam
"My friend and I were walking through town with our doggos. We were looking for somewhere to eat on a cool winter evening and decided pasta was a good..."
Lynne Crowter
"Very good experience. The staff were so friendly, polite and helpful! The entrees were delicious! Spaghetti, gnocchi and lasagna were awesome! The..."
Karen
"Our waitress was amazing, all the staff were friendly and easy going. All of our Food was AMAZING! (gluten free friendly too!) Cocktails were..."
Stephanie Cornes
"My partner and I had an awesome time at Portofino. The staff were very helpful and polite. The night was quite busy but we didn't wait long before we..."
Reah
"Their service & food was absolutely fantastic!! The pasta was soo good and also tbeir..."
Nashi Dasgupta
"Beautiful food, lovely service and atmosphere Thank you so much for our wonderful experience! Will definitely be..."
Rob legand
"Exceptional! THE best evening meal we've had in NZ. The garlic bread is to die for 👍. Great selection of wines. Staff are very..."
Lita L
"Came here for dinner for two. Had a couple of drinks and antipasto to start. Selection of meats, vegetables olives and cheese, was nice but felt was..."
Stuart C
"From the start me and my friend was welcome in, got our seat, service was quick and easy, the girls are absolutely lovely and make you feel welcome....."
Callum James
"A lovely quiet atmosphere. Efficient, prompt, attentive and helpful staff. Loved the grilled chicken parmagiana served with veges. So often it is..."
Christina “Chris”
Furnace Steakhouse
85/100 (1710 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Croquettes
Pasta
Beef Cheeks
Salad
Duck
Oyster
Lamb
Calamari
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Curry
Meatballs
Beef
Carbonara
Arancini
Chocolate mousse
Sit down
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"I went here for an early-Christmas dinner with my dad. We had booked a table and we were given one of the best tables in the restaurant.  We shared..."
Jarrod P
"The best spaghetti and meatballs I’ve had in the longest time. Completely cooked al’ denté, flavoursome, and fast to get to the table. I am..."
Hailz Stevens-Nordell
"Great food Great place 👍 I ordered a steak and it was amazing .The staff are awesome and we get a great service and good vibe overt..."
Noel Thomas Joseph
"Loved eating here for lunch! Will definitely come again with it’s welcoming customer service! Favourite off the menu would be the Pork..."
Villiami
"Have been here twice in the last month and both times my partner and I were very happy! The pizza bread is a lovely entree option to share, and they..."
Amy-Rose Mudgway
"Very good service, staff friendly and attentive, good food too. The place had a nice atmosphere. A good place for a date night early in the..."
Ashley Daniel
"Had the opportunity to take my parent's out for lunch so headed to Furnace. I enjoyed the layout with different seating options but fairly intimate..."
Coffee Lover
"Had an awesome night here with the work mates. Everyone had fabulous meals. Staff was very attentive. Would go again recommend the squid. Very good..."
Leah
"Ordered from the dinner menu. Calamari for an Entree, Our mains were the Trio of pork and the pan roasted lamb rump.All 3 dishes were a 10/10..."
Narelle Kiri
"We try the $12 menu and ordered fish and chip and seafood chowder and it taste amazing! The place is always full during lunch time but the staff..."
Adventure Foodie
"We had lunch here a few weeks back. Service was excellent, our server was polite and engaging and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back...."
Amber Stanbridge-Hughes
"Fairly good food, but a bit salty, but good atmosphere. Been there about a dozen times for family birthdays. Really affordable and vegetarian..."
Hamilton Foodie
"Favourite place to get $12 lunch! Located central with two parking buildings nearby. I always get the open sandwiches, pizzas or the chicken wrap...."
Mandy C
"Great food and excellent customer service! Family friendly restaurant and the added bonus of being able to park at the Knox street parking for free..."
Chanda-Lea Peihopa
"Stopped in for some dessert very tasty, good ambience and nice and warm lovely on a winter night. Coffee is good friendly staff. Used the toilets and..."
Kane Woledge
"Beautiful food! We had the beef cheeks, pork trio, aglio olio spaghetti, seasonal steamed greens, and chocolate brownie to finish off. Beef cheeks..."
AJ
"Very friendly staff gave us a very warm welcome on a very cold winter night. The atmosphere at Furnace is very cosy and inviting. I enjoyed a..."
Sanicanes
"We had an amazing dinner here tonight with great service to match the food. Dining area was lovely and warm and it was a pleasure to come into from..."
Michele
"Irene Ebasco EdicHere on a Friday night. Service: 👍🏻lovely, very friendly and awesome attendants. Food: great, we had..."
Iris Joy Ebasco Edic
"Had dinner and dessert here tonight. I had the stuffed chicken breast which was pretty good although the side was the real MVP of the dish - roasted..."
Emma Rozema
"Very nice atmosphere and friendly waitress. The food is presented well and tasty. The bacon & eggs came with very nice five grain bread. Tha aglio..."
Elonie
"Absolutely love the eggs benedict here. Especially when it is $12 that is such a good price for a good eggs benny. Sick of paying $18 for an average..."
Wainui
"Furnace is one of the great places in Hamilton to get $12 lunches. Portions are really big and the food is always really good. Definitely a go-to..."
Foodie Chronicles
"Great beer, great service, lunch and dinner menus are excellent. Warm, friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices and portion sizes. You cannot fault..."
Tim Nesdale
"Great atmosphere! Really enjoyed the outdoor setting area :) we ordered the Parmesan pizza bread which was amazing! Also a pizza and an open sandwich..."
Liana Stockwell
"Had to wait to be seated, but luckily the fire was going, so hung around that until the waitress came and showed us to the table.Ordered the..."
Katherine Holder
"I certainly can't vouch for the negative reviews, but as for me, Furnace is consistent, trustworthy, and overall a great place for a..."
Bari
"Four of us went out for a birthday lunch at Furnace yesterday. It is always great when you are welcomed with a smile. Service was flawless (from all..."
Patsy Goodwin
"Three of us had dessert here, was very full house when we arrived but they found us a suitable table promptly. The Tiramisu was to a high standard..."
Ni Luong
"Went out for a birthday dinner here this week on a deal voucher. Showed our voucher (reluctantly) on arrival, but surprisingly our meals didn't..."
Nicola
"Have dined here for lunch and dinner, visiting about 6 times in the past two years. Have never had a reason to complain about food or service, but..."
Nxsta
"I love furnaces food, atmosphere and staff (always pleasant!) we went on a rugby night which was nothing short of manic but we still had a fab time..."
Kaylene
"Me and my friends and family go here often for the $12 lunches and love it every time. The staff are usually very good, one time telling us due to a..."
Danica De Lisle
"My sister and I regularly go here for the $12 lunches. Our waitress is always nice and friendly. Although we have to wait a while for our lunch, it..."
Tina Willis
"So I've been to Furnace twice now for dinner, and I have to say that has been a great experience both times. We have been seated promptly, had our..."
Lily H
"Enjoyed a late lunch with a friend here on a monday afternoon. Even though the $12 lunches had finished, the waitress allowed us to order off the..."
Jackie Newman
"We went there today for lunch.Around 15 work colleagues.I had read previous revues from this site and I was a bit worried.My initial..."
Chris Hattan
"I went to Furnace for their $12 lunch... Absolutely amazing. The food portion was decent and the quality was amazing! Though their pizza was a bit..."
Lisa Liu
"Fav place in Hamilton. Love coming and taking people to this place. Love it love love it. Cant fault it. Love the $12 lunches to. Would have ben nice..."
Love Food
"Went in on Good Friday and this was the only restaurant that was busy. Service was awesome, very quick and the waitresses were very friendly. Food..."
Miriam Penniall
"Came in 3rd of febuary and was blown away. We had a table of 4, entrees were quick and tasty, mains were nice but WOW the deserts blew me away. We..."
Amy Phillips
"We have had their $12 lunches - great value and really really nice. I had the fish - was gorgeous. had the sweetcorn fritters that were not so..."
Rosie
"Great $12 menu - lots of options and nice food. Service is a bit slow though, especially if trying to go during a lunch..."
Kelly
"Fantastic staff! Everytime I go in there, the staff are friendly and attentive. Great thurs, fri and sat nights...."
Snke
"Friendly staff who make a fantastic..."
NICOLE
"I dine at Furnace regularly, and I am blown away every time! The staffs are by far the nicest I have been served by in Hamilton. The service is very..."
Brendan
"We attended Andrew Clarke’s Butchers Block Degustation Dinner. Everything from the service, food to the matching wines was exceptional. The..."
Michelle Weeks
"We came last night and I was so amazed at the service we got from the moment we arrived to the time we left, I forgot the name of our server but she..."
Jax Te kiri
"Had an amazing night! My steak was perfect and the blue cheese sauce was epic, duck fat chips and a side plate of steamed vege. Next move was..."
Jacqui Percival
"Booked a table for me and my partner for a spontaneous dinner, never been to this restaurant before but we were very pleased! Amazing service, delish..."
Mya Greenfieldd
"Amazing food and service. We ordered a beef tartare for entree, two steaks made in the sous vide for main and one tart with ice cream for dessert...."
Mina Bayat Mokhtari
"The slow roast lamb was absolutely stunning. Super tender and just melts in your mouth. The market fish and steak was also good. Friendly service..."
Dana Young
"This restaurant was recommended to me by Graham of the Argent motel. I must say that it was a great choice. If you like a good steak and a good glass..."
Daniel Hallissey
"Great place to eat! Staff were very very helpful with my annoying dietary needs. Ringing ahead to advise them was the play. They were very aware and..."
Craig M
"Wonderful steak! The best that I had! Highly recommend this Signature Steak Rib-eye 500GM. The Steak is very tender and of great taste! Duck fat..."
Yuan Z
"Great time for Mother's Day lunch. Enjoyed the charcuterie platter and the mains were substantial. Great staff with a friendly..."
Edmund Lee
Foundation Bar Kitchen Lounge
84/100 (1685 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Steak Sandwich
BLT
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Risotto
Fish & chips
Lamb
Calamares
Bruschette
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Burger
Tapas
Ribs
Beef
Sit down
New Zealand
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"love fettucine and pork ribs and friendly..."
Xilei Liu
"Genuinely friendly experience. The team is very friendly, informative and I believe truly proud of what they serve. We were recommended the..."
Jan Willem Strijker
"Always enjoy going here! I had the pork belly bites which were quite filling for a starter. Delicious! I am looking forward to trying more meals..."
Hailz Stevens-Nordell
"Have been to Foundation numerous times. The platters are always nice, but never seem to have enough bread for all the toppings (which is a shame)...."
Amy-Rose Mudgway
"Called in for dinner last week. The thirteen year old had the calamari - which she did not enjoy. I had the fillet steak - which I very much..."
Lyn Coker
"This place is awesome for a lunch or dinner. It isn't in town and there is heaps of parking.The last time I went here was for a dinner catch up..."
KG
"A friend suggested I check this place out and in all honesty really enjoyed it. The place was busy and we didn't have a reservation so sat in the..."
Terrence Tafadzwa Tapera
"Went on a Saturday night and although it was very busy, food came out at a reasonable time after ordered.Service was extremely friendly and..."
Ashyra Duffin
"A great place to dine! The atmosphere is very relaxing yet lively with both a restaurant and bar side. I recommend booking in advance because it gets..."
Kiriana Eparaima-Hautapu
"Recommend, visiting NZ and wanted to take my mum out for lunch over the Easter holidays, hit the jackpot!!! The fish and chips were wonderful,..."
Paula Belinda Goto
"Consistently really good. Thai chicken salad is by far my favourite although the onion rings and pizzas are good too. Staff are always really..."
Kelsie Taylor
"went there for a birthday lunch today (9th jan) and had amazing service , friendly staff and really delicious meals had the seafood chowder and the..."
Rachael Kennedy
"Great food! We ordered the chicken, thought it was crispy but it wasn't, but that's ok it still tasted really good! Just needs extra sauce. Customer..."
Sonam Naidoo
"Came down this way on Father's Day and took him out for lunch to this restaurant. Having been here before and having a good experience that time..."
Bryan
"Stopped by for lunch and it looked the best option at the Te Awa restaurant area. The restaurant was quite large and has a really nice..."
Benedict Uy
"I have been here twice for lunch and dinner. For lunch, I had the pizza and dinner I had a pasta. Both were great portions and tasted delicious. This..."
Mandy C
"Dropped in for a quick dinner. Great service and food. The pizza's were delicious but to large. But the waitress offered to put the rest in a box..."
Peter
"We went to this joint on the spur of the moment and we're pleasantly surprised with a plate if the most yummy ribs. The staff were super nice and the..."
Ajax
"My friend and I had an enjoyable meal here. We ordered the parpadelle with bacon, a steak sandwich and onion rings and winter veges to share. The..."
Anna Hinehou
"Stopover for lunch yesterday on our way back to Auckland. Nice contemporary decor and outfit, Excellent customer service and love the fish and chips..."
Al Kumar
"I have eaten here a few times and the food has always been good. They do a really good pork belly but there was nothing spectacular about everything..."
Foodie Chronicles
"I had the steak sandwich, which was more like a burger. The bread was too much for a sandwich. I did enjoy my meal. The chips were delicious and..."
Gbuzz
"Foundation is the unicorn of bars, one of the rare few all-rounders with great food, great service, a variety of drinks, and good atmosphere. We’ve..."
Kiwi Foodie
"Had a fish and chip lunch here a couple of weeks ago. Interesting way of serving it with the chips on the bottom bundled in newspaper. Plenty of..."
Craig Fraser
"We've visited Foundation several times both as a large group of workmates or family and as a couple. We have not been disappointed yet.. The service..."
Anita Priestley
"A good run of the mill pub and eating house. I had the fish and chips. It was a generous size portion, the fish batter was crunchy but the chips were..."
Jo Y
"Have been here a bunch of times and it's great! Decent menu options etc. Staff are friendly and you don't have to wait too long for your food. I find..."
Aimee R
"Greeted and seated right away, so that's a good start. A;though we were not offered water glasses, so was forced to empty the candle glass and drink..."
Katherine Holder
"one of the best places in the city to relax on a Friday night with..."
SARAH JONES
"Background information for our Reviews: My husband and I (late 30s with 3 young kids) are fortunate enough to have 2 sets of grandparents in town. We..."
Nicola
"My sister and I went out for dinner at Foundation Bar on a busy Friday night. We were greeted immediately and seated in a lovely booth. Our waitress..."
Rochelle Moore
"My first visit to Foundation Bar and I will be back! The cleanliness, atmosphere and music were great. The food fantastic and the service I have to..."
Jenny
"My partner and myself dined in a couple of nights ago, the food was amazing, I asked for my dish to be adjusted slightly, and the waiter accepted my..."
Jade Cooksey
"Fabulous service and food for a late lunch for 2 adults and 2 children. Kids meals were a great size and taste, main meals were divine!! We had no..."
Paula Middlemiss
"Overall a good experience, wonderful mains but needs work on some of the dessert options. Next time would do a first course & main and forget..."
Lyn Goodall
"Fantastic service and wonderful food. We visited for lunch and had the twice baked cheese souffle and the vegetarian pizza. Both were..."
Celeste Bowden
"We went to Foundation to kill time before a movie @ Hoyt's upstairs. It was reassembly busy but they were advertising 'No Surcharge" (it was labour..."
David N
"We enjoyed a really great dinner on Sunday evening, I went for the beautifully cook medium steak, it was fabulous, I would go again and the staff..."
Koka4G
"went here on friday for a business meeting brunch and ended up staying several hours. The food is divine, Staff are very friendly and helpful. loved..."
Jamie
"We always have a great night at Foundation, the food is good and there is a large variety, there is plenty of tables including indoor and outdoor..."
Kaylene
"good service top food will vist again..."
Shane Cunningham
"Great food and service....made for a lovely experience..."
Peta-Maree Parsonage
"Great service, great food. No long waits for your meals. Staff very friendly and attentive. My only gripe was that they didn't have decaff coffee so..."
Lianne Pierce
"We booked online when they couldn't find our booking they gave us free drinks so we where pleased the meal and service was 1st class, we would go..."
Tom Walters
"OMG went there over the weekend before a movie Service was great, meet at the door by a lovely young girl directed us to a table, fast..."
Paul
"Went there for lunch with friends and family , loved it. The staff were friendly and helpful. The place was quite full, yet we didn`t have to wait..."
Paul Kennedy
"Had a look at their menu yesterday. (A professional restaurateur) I liked the look and the staff's approach so we came back for lunch. Loved it!..."
L N B
"We had a great dining experience at Foundation last night. The wings on the tapas menu were (according to my husband) the best he'd eaten in a very..."
Aca W
"A friend and I went to Foundation for dinner last weekend. It was a great night. The service from our waiter Andrew was fantastic, as was the food...."
Kelly
"Hi I was impressed with the menu, the prices and the presentation of the food. I simply loved the pork sandwich. I've been there with mates about 6..."
Jenny McCormack
"Great place for a girls lunch. Food fantastic, parking easy, friendly staff. The caesar salad is to die for . The fish and chips in the wrapping..."
Carolyn
"I had a good time there. Food was good, very creative. Overall for food and venue I'd give 9/10. Complements to the..."
Adarshni
"Called in for a casual afternoon beer and snack. Paul, Toni and the crew were great to deal with. Wheat beer was fantastic and the fish n chips were..."
Richard Heapy
"Congratulations Have visited the Foundation Bar twice since opening. Found the staff very friendly and helpfull.The "Mother of all Burgers"..."
Brian Ferguson
"Went to Foundation Kitchen/Bar for the first time last night 25/8/2011 to check it out!Great Service among all things. Place was rather busy,..."
Sarah Marie
"Booked a table for Friday night, got seated by friendly staff but then waited and waited for the waitress to come see us, after about 15-20 Min's we..."
Miriam Penniall
"I was visiting my brother the other day and both families decided to do some shopping at The Base... found the Foundation Bar and absolutely loved..."
Tim
"Newly opened so we thought we try. Very nice comfortable and spacious restaurant. Nice to be able to order lunch at 11am, I'm not a brunch fan. ..."
Janine Curran
"Have only had the pub food, never tried the mains here, so don't know about them. Casual dining has been good. The burger is huge and delicious,..."
Josh Myers
"Amazing food! The serving is more than what we can eat but still manage to finish it though. We went there during lunch time and ordered Pork Ribs,..."
Jepoy
"I had a beautiful salad with chicken which has always been consistently good and i enjoyed once again today. Was missing the red onion from it..."
Carmen Drabble
"Enjoyed our lunch was a steady flow of customers, not to over crowded, Customer service was very efficient. The ability to order via tablet was quick..."
Heather Motu
"Amazing steak and chips! I haven't had such a nice chips like this in ages. Perfectly cooked steak. Well portioned. Even my daughter diving in her..."
Bowie Vu
"Decided to catch up with friends here for lunch, and it was a great choice of venue. Friendly service and great food, It was a rather busy..."
Dilys
"Food really good bacon on our burgers was a bit salty but edible place was very busy close to being booked out which made for a bit more voice noise..."
Matt McGhie
"Random choice to eat at Foundation in the Base, Hamilton. Best decision because the seafood chowder is delicious, but the bread is 🔥🔥. Tandoori..."
Lulu Mokaraka
"Went as a group, couldn't get a booking over the phone so booked via website and pre ordered our meals. The Foundry burger was good. I have been..."
Collin C
"Breakfast pizza was so yum what a great idea, tea tasted good. The milk jug spills and tea cup bit small to hold onto handle. The roof started to..."
Maxamiss Lee
"Absolutely delicious food consistently, nice atmosphere and the most lovely staff. Definitely my favourite restaurant in Hamilton. Only rating it 4..."
Amber Belle
"Was an excellent experience. Great eggs bene done 2 different ways. Coffee was excellent..."
Quintin Austin
"Enjoyed lunch here with friends Food v good bar food at good price. Staff good but not sure about way they offer menu. Need to be tech..."
Shirley Dobbyn
"Went to celebrate my mums 50th birthday, all staff were amazing especially our waitress Meg, she was friendly and helpful. Made the day super easier..."
Harley Bourne
"I really love the food and service here. Even when it's packed, the service isn't too slow. They checked for Vaccine Passes but they didn't scan..."
Rana Motu
Iguana Bar & Restaurant
81/100 (2778 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
Fast Food
Bar
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Pesto
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Fish
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Mid-range
"Food was really good for a reasonable price. Thankfully it was really quiet cause it was the middle of the day. Place was really nice too. Only..."
Stephanie Paddison
"I was extremely happy with the food quality and staff service! We got the Iguana entree share platter and the pan-seared salmon as takeaways (as we..."
ShouTime
"Been a couple times for lunch, food is delicious, service is efficient and excellent. Really good daily deals. I would highly..."
Dan Steer
"I highly recommend this beautiful restaurant, stunning food absolutely amazing customer service so happy and cheerful ,even give us a free dessert..."
sam graham
"Very pleasant restaurant to dine at. The staff were very nice and happy to accommodate our needs. Entree of ribs and fried chicken were the..."
Huriana Ormsby
"We had a work function here and loved it. Food was well cooked and presented nicely. Some at our table did mention that there was too much heat in..."
Paul Bretherton
"Great food and service. The entree platter was a great way to try out most things on the entree list. Venison cooked perfectly. Finished with the..."
Edmund Lee
"Very good food at a decent price. Went on Friday when they have a promotion on anything from the grill with your choice of starch for $31. Steak was..."
Matthew Woolcock
"If you are looking for a group meal that will have something for everyone then Iguana is one of those places. It’s been around since as long as I..."
Kym Moore
"The definition of a "Quick Bite". The food service was really fast, hot and fresh. If you're pressed for time but looking for a tasty meal- this is..."
Caitlin