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Gothenburg
90/100 (3692 ratings)
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"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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"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..."
o o (o)
"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)
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European
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New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
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European
Gluten Free Options
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Chocolate mousse
Salad
Quail
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Lamb
Calamari
Pesto
Tuna
Fish
Calamares
Salmon
Pork
Tortelli
Prawns
Beef
Tortellini
Dumplings
Tortelloni
Pasta
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
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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
Chim-choo-ree
86/100 (1525 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Tortelloni
Scallops
Tataki
Duck
Crawfish
Oyster
Catfish
Risotto
Rice pudding
Tuna
Beef Cheeks
Salmon
Ribs
Lamb
Prawns
Pesto
Fish
Beef
Pork
Tortelli
Toasts
Confit
Pasta
Tortellini
Salad
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
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Fine Dining
"Was in Hamilton for work so came here on my own. The wait staff were really friendly the atmosphere was really nice. I had the eye fillet steak with..."
#fatlyfe
"After nagging my bf for dinner here for almost 6 months, we Finally came here for dinner for celebration. This place did not disappoint us...."
Alice Ma
"We came here for a celebratory dinner while in town based on the recommendations of several people. We were 8 people but had booked ahead so they had..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"went for impromptu drinkies and food last Friday night...bar snacks or tapas were yum we had the rice paper rolls with yummy dipping sauces and the..."
Bernice Tidswell
"We enjoyed an exceptional dining experience here with friends from overseas. Everything ticked the boxes - food, wine selection, service! Loved the..."
Lil Ruffell
"Nice place to go for a dinner date. Standard European food...."
Liling Cheah
"Best fish dish I have eaten in years - probably ever and the staff were all attentive,helpful and happy to go out of their way just as they were in..."
Maree Glass
"This was our third visit in the last couple of months and each time it just gets better and better. The quality of the food is amazing and the..."
Mark
"I was very excited to hear when Chim Choo Ree moved from their small restaurant on Victoria Street to a larger building by the river on Bridge St. ..."
Alyson Eberle
"Dinner with a large group on 20th March 2014 (about 10 people). First time at the restaurant, but heard a lot about it.First impressions..."
Chris Beale
"A group of 7 of us had dinner here and all of us were very impressed with the friendly service and the food. The wait staff were helpful, attentive..."
Briandijones
"Very Happy with Chim Choo Ree... Great setting, Friendly staff and the food was exceptional.. Didnt take long to come out either. we will be..."
Jamie
"Love the food here, but am always annoyed at the lack of service with the drinks, always have to get attention to get DRINKS! surely this is where..."
Amy Hodgson
"Fabulous menu. Great service on each occasion we have..."
Nikki Steed
"I have only been here once and OH MY GOODNESS this place is amazing! The food is out of this world delicious, the staff are super cool and friendly...."
Georgie 38
"Have been here with my partner three or four times now and each time has been amazing. We both enjoy the food and atmosphere. Definitely recommend..."
Olivia
"We really enjoy dining at this restaurant as food quality is of a high standard, however we were disappointed with the service. We had booked a..."
Diane Mackinnon
"We are regular diners at Chim Choo Ree. We find the food to be consistently excellent. The staff are friendly and suitably attentive. The biggest..."
Stewart Hague
"One of the best place to eat in Hamilton.Food quality and the service are consistently high. I love the menu and the fact that many chefs..."
Glen Wallace
"With a 6pm booking thought things would be quiet but no really buzzing. Shared entree was fabulous with a dessert to die for. The main meal of duck..."
June Holt
"It was our 40th wedding anniversary this week. Our two daughters arranged and paid for us to have a suprise dinner at Chim Choo Ree to celebrate . We..."
Emma Wolfe
"Food was sensational! Cosy atmosphere. Unfortunately found one of the female members of staff a tad on the rude side. Apart from that,..."
Fiona
"I have only been here once but the food was delicious! The portion sizes are very small, but as I was not very hungry at the time I couldn't..."
Alice
"absoulutely gorgeous, what more can i sayfood was a little pricy but all served on time and in the highest fashionI had the scallops which..."
Phillip Hath
"Been to Chim Choo Ree about 4 times in the last 6 months and can highly recommend it along with my wife, and many family members who have been many..."
Glen Wilkinson
"I ate here with my husband and another couple for dinner on a Friday night. They were packed, but this only added to the atmosphere. The service..."
Karen M
"Sitting back in the couch and still enjoying the flavours from Chim Choo Ree tonight.The kitchen is doing an amazing job. Good flavours,..."
Jenthe VC
"Truly exceptional! This is hands down the best little restaurant in NZ. The gorgeous ambience, excellent staff and outstanding food all make it my..."
Joanne Hair
"Without a doubt - the best place to eat in Hamilton, if not NZ! After coming from living in London, this restaurant/cafe easily stacks up against..."
Antonia
"Absolutely amazing. My husband and I have dined in exclusive restaurants around the globe and we loved every mouthful of the tasting menu we had..."
Sarah Bronte
"I would highly recommend this restaurant, the service and food is excellent. The menu is really interesting with some unusual flavour fusions, all..."
Ange
"I cannot speak more highly of Chim Choo Ree. I recommend it to whoever I can! The food is absolutely fantastic, with the ingredients in each dish..."
Chloe
"Imaginative menu that brings a great twist to some of my favourites. Especially the Tartare. It was so difficult to choose because so many menu items..."
OliveOilSupremacist
"My husband and I went Chim Choo Ree for my birthday dinner. The atmosphere, service, and foods were spot on. I strongly recommend this restaurant to..."
Julia Sanger
"My favourite restaurant in Hamilton! It was my friend's birthday and all of us had a great time here. The food was so nice and I highly recommend..."
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"Goodness me - what else can you say but WOW!! The flavours they created were incredible! A different taste every bite. And a 'Rice pudding' with..."
Jenna Russell
"5 stars without question - the food was devine, luck the plate good with each dish. Service was superb from excellent knowledgeable staff, including..."
Dean Everett
"As an huge foodie I very much enjoyed my dinner here. I am very picky with how the ambience of the restaurant is and good service is an absolute must..."
Mark Miler
"All round pretty yummy! We got the duck and lamb rack which were both very delicious, wish there was a little more on the plate but it was very nice...."
Brittany Brooks
"This is the best restaurant I have ever been to. Food is exceptional, in taste and presentation, atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. The staffs..."
Peter Albert
"We went to Chim Choo Ree for our 2y wedding anniversary. The waitresses were so lovely and went above and beyond to help. They made sure we had a..."
Sophia Nielsen
"Offering a fine dining experience of a fusion between European/Asian cuisine, Chim Choo Ree is one of Hamilton's must visit restaurants. I was able..."
Ann Song
"Dinner for two on a Saturday evening. Staff were generally very good. The restaurant decor is nice. We both had an entree and main. The main took..."
Chris Beale
"My colleagues all recommended here, and I went there for the first time last week with my family. Not to mention the quality of the food, the service..."
파이
"Through sickness had to can a booking but was very impressed by the way the staff handled the event. For a first timer stayed for a cocktail and was..."
David Rodger
"My friends and I had a great night. The food was exceptionally was good and the staffs were nice and kind. My favourite dish was duck breast which..."
Lisa
"Sensational food & service. I had a delicious Raspberry, lemon G & T. We shared the Scallops and prawn dishes to start. For mains i had the Venison &..."
Brooke Forde
"Incredible experience! Ambiance was charming, service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. The presentation of the food was top notch, and..."
Nico Bhula