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Bluestone Steakhouse
88/100 (967 ratings)
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New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
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Burger
"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
The Keg Room
88/100 (811 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Pizza
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Pizza
Italian
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
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After-hours
Lunch
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Pasta
Scallops
Lamb
Burger
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Pizza
European
Italian
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Haven't been here for ages. But still an oldie but a goodie. New ordering tech was pretty good, liked that we barely had to 'people' lol. Would like..."
Karen Wright
"This is the place to go for a Christmas catchup/ Christmas function. Food was great and the Christmas atmosphere was..."
Natalie Costa
"The place is great for Dog owners. It offers live music which the kids enjoyed and the food wasn't excellent for sure but it wasn't bad either. For..."
Lilx Riku
"Food was amazing, not the same old stuff you get at other restaurants. Service was great, even the owner was helping out. We sat between the bar and..."
Mike and Ange Smith
"During my recent visit, I had the pleasure of an outstanding meal that lived up to its well-deserved reputation. Furthermore, the service provided at..."
Hugo F
"Hamilton’s best dog friendly bar - human food is great, but the dog menu is outstanding - love being able to come in with my boy Quinn for lunch or..."
Earn It
"We wanted a place to go for lunch with our grand daughter and dog. So so pleased to see someone allows well behaved dogs in. In the place today was..."
Bobbie Davies
"Ate here this evening for a corporate function, food was absolutely beautiful with quick and attentive service - would highly recommend and come back..."
James Thompson
"AMAZING!!! Seriously the effort this place has gone to for Christmas is awesome. They have a whole Christmas grotto going on! Including Christmas..."
Kirsten P
"love the self service QR thing makes it dsoe easy - no waiting for staff to order drinks. Pay as you go keeps it clean. the food is also..."
Craig Russell
Palate
88/100 (1293 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Beef
Tortellini
Dumplings
Tortelloni
Pasta
Chocolate mousse
Salad
Quail
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Lamb
Calamari
Pesto
Tuna
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Salmon
Tortelli
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
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
Adriana's Restaurant
88/100 (1528 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Salmon
Cheesecake
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Bruschette
Pesto
Sit down
European
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lovely place to take a friend and have a nice meal.fine dineing.yes.quiet..yes you can hear your partner talk.the steak was as a steak should be..."
Robert Cunningham
"Really enjoyed my meal here, we had starters, mains, desserts, drinks and coffees and final bill for all of this for three people was around $150...."
Charlotte Rebecca
"The service here is excellent. The waitresses were very friendly and the food was very tasty, i especially liked the dessert.I will definitely..."
Jenny
"My partner and I tried Adriana's for the first time this week, and we were very impressed.Service was warm, friendly and very helpful - we..."
Jay Gordon
"We hadn't been to Adriana's for a few years and I was a bit reluctant as some of the reviews on this site are not great. However we were very..."
Rochelle
"Love the rustic atmosphere which really is what Italian is all about. Service was real good considering they only had one waitress on, she did very..."
Miriam Penniall
"Very sweet little Italian place said it was an authentic Italian restaurant in the Entertainment Book but surprised no meatballs???Started with..."
NICOLE
"Went here for a birthday dinner with 15+ people, was impressed with service/timing of meals considering there was so many of us. Staff were friendly..."
Sarah Nicole
"Romantic ambience with yummy..."
Gecko
"Reader beware... if Ian is as obnoxious in person, as he is in writing then I don't think that I am the only person that would be tempted to spit in..."
Helen
"The nicest Italian restaurant we have tried in NZ so far! Generous quantities, savory food, correct prices. The steak with the creamy mushroom sauce..."
Cy
"This place is a bit of Italian magic and somewhere we won't forget anytime soon. We asked the staff beforehand if they would be involved with my..."
Rachel Walker
"Had a date night at Adriana’s. It was always busy in the past and we unluckily got turned away a couple times prior so we made a booking for this..."
Sze Seah
"If I could give 6 stars for this restaurant, I would. Everything was perfect, from the time we arrived until we left. The staff are awesome, helpful..."
Albert Jans
"Absolutely delicious. Love love love. Hubby said his meal was a bit small for a..."
Jane
"A really good Italian restaurant in Hamilton. It's a low key operation but the food is great. Meals are sized well (especially the main sized pastas)..."
Qi Hong Wong
"Had Vegan Lasagne and it was amazing. Bit of a size difference between mine and the meat option but mine was definitely big enough. Side salad was..."
Natasha Smith
"We searched for a pasta restaurant and turned out it was more. It’s a very traditional and authentic Italian restaurant that we couldn’t find in..."
Winifred T
"Totally agreed with all the other 5-star reviews. We've twice ordered Adriana's Farfalle al Salmone and spaghetti marinara, and twice loved it! Very..."
Jia Rong Yap
"What a great meal, bad the meatballs in creamy sauce. Desert apple compost was..."
Tony Duke
Portofino
87/100 (1867 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
European
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tiramisu
Pasta
Carbonara
Salad
Cannelloni
Scallops
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Bruschette
Mussels
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Cheesecake
Sit down
Italian
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
Lunch
Dinner
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”
Caffe Centrale
87/100 (721 ratings)
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Bolognese
Beef
Lasagne
Carbonara
Ice Cream
Gelato
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Mussels
Bruschette
Salmon
Pesto
Antipasti
Prawns
Tiramisu
Sit down
Italian
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lovely staff and excellent Italian food. Will def come back...."
Nikki B
"The most iconic traditional Italian food I have ever tasted - all Italian staff too so they know their stuff! My plate was left squeaky clean. If..."
Sinéad Rose Stayton
"Very friendly staff and great service! Went with my partner for a quick dessert during peak dinner service on a Saturday evening, however we were..."
Emma Clark
"Amazing food. Amazing service. The perfect amount of variety. Fantastic ambiance. The starters are amazing. The mains are amazing. The deserts are..."
Aida Khangholi
"Awesome traditional homemade Italian food and amazing service. Definitely try the garlic bread!Was a great surprise as we weren't expecting to eat..."
Karl Henare
"I have now been here twice and both times i have been blown away by Alessandro's amazing service and there truly spectacular food. It certainly has..."
Brendon Hey
"Fantastic! Friendly atmosphere & brilliant service. Initially they got my order wrong (was very busy that night), but they rectified instantly &..."
Alice
"Decided to eat here on spur of the moment, but encouraged by other mm reviews.Arrived 6.30 and the place was empty so retired to a bar up the..."
Susan Trodden
"Stumbled across this place, and really glad we did. Our waiter, Alessandro was extremely friendly, cheerful, and helpful, despite being pretty..."
Libby
"Hubby and I went here a few weeks back. We had an amazing meal here - was very authentic - staff, atmosphere and food. Would recommend...in fact..."
Nicola
"Thank you Marco for a wonderful evening. Our 26th wedding anniversary was made perfect thanks to your lovely staff and food. We especially enjoyed..."
Marco Scarpa
"Tried this restaurant because they're in the entertainment book and I have to say that I agree with all of the other reviewers. The food is SO GOOD!..."
Rachel Baillie
"This restaurant was so worth the visit :) I was dining by myself as I do often and I would like to say “My dining experience was awesome” I wish..."
SYLVIA
"ooooooh it was beautiful!!! Started off with bruschetta - yummmm, my raviolli and hubby's stuffed chicken was absolutely amazing. Friendly service,..."
Jess Barton
"Been there many times, and always had a great experience. I'm Italian and this is the only place in town where I can REALLY find Italian chef..."
Giampietro
"Our meals were nice, but not overly flavoured. It felt a little underwhelming. Service was friendly, but not very..."
Graham Watson
"As I was new in town ,I really wanted to try a good pizzeria .And this one met with everything I want ♥️ Good food ,Good atmosphere,Good service..."
Justin Matthew
"Had a party of 6, visiting from the U.S. Great experience. Food was excellent, as was the service. Server recommended two wines: Durvillea..."
M T
"Absolutely delicious food, lovely staff. Highly..."
weirdrage
"Best Italian food we've had in New Zealand. We had the pasta special, lasagne and a pizza, and they were all excellent authentic Italian food. Great..."
Andy F (Munes.NZ)
"Our service from Tracy was great. Food came out fast and was absolutely delicious. First time here, and I know I’ll be..."
Shay
"Excellent service, great food. No problems. Claudio, the host was very professional. Moved us to a window table when one came available. Highly..."
Rod de Lisle
"This is the second time I've been to this cafe for dinner. The last night the restaurant was fully booked when I entered instead of turning me away...."
Dave Rose
"Omg, this is something fantastic. It feels like little Italia in Hamilton. Such a delicious cuisine. We've got a brilliant pizza with a great..."
Olesia Dolzhenkova
"Good food, but quite overpriced. Anyway, it's waaaaaaaaay better than the other Italian restaurant we went to here in Hamilton (Portofino - worst..."
Nossa Vida Pelo Mundo
"Reasonable Italian restaurant in town. Booking is recommended. Cosy table and seating arrangements and nice warm meals. Enough to satisfy your..."
Chris
"Tracey and the team have hosted my 30th and also my Mum’s 60th and have done the most amazing job. They make you feel super special with their..."
James Forster
"Easily the best Italian I've had in years since I was last in Florence! Traditional Italian flavours, great friendly service with a smile, reasonably..."
Josiah Spackman (Chilling Silence)
"The best Italian spot in Hamilton. Authentic, great selection of food. Highly..."
Enrico Pucci
"I was here a month or so ago, I really liked it. I had the Veggi Nochi which i really enjoyed. It was nice and quiet inside so not to..."
Rayna Ramsay
"Don't be fooled by its quite outlook.The inside is always full house. Their appetisers and main courses are the 'go to' options if you want some..."
Vien Cao
"This is our favourite restaurant! Always great, authentic food and friendly service. The gnocchi is SO good.. but then, so is everything I have tried..."
Lisa M
"I don't often feel urged to give a 5 star rating, but couldn't give anything less. My wife and I had a reservation here last night. We were treated..."
Sam O'Dea
Chim-choo-ree
86/100 (1525 ratings)
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New Zealand
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Gluten Free Options
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Fish
Beef
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Tortelli
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Tortellini
Salad
Tortelloni
Scallops
Tataki
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Oyster
Catfish
Risotto
Rice pudding
Tuna
Beef Cheeks
Salmon
Ribs
Lamb
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Pesto
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
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
Cafe Fresca
86/100 (1687 ratings)
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Cafe
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Cafe
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Pesto
Pasta
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French Toast
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Sit down
Café
New Zealand
European
Takeout
Parking Available
Accepts Mastercard
Free off-street parking
Accepts Visa
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Live Music
Free Wifi
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Family style
Wine and Beer
Dog Friendly
Gift Cards Available
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
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Mid-range
"I had a wonderful time at Cafe Fresca Hamilton. The coffee is good and the ambience is great with plants around. My favorite dish is the cauliflower..."
MaxDeGiraffe
"Really great place to take the kids, mainly because of the big fish in the tanks!! Lovely range of cabinet food and on menu. Great atmosphere, a..."
Marie Swanson
"It had great ambience and atmosphere... there was a lovely busy buzz to the café...I ordered taco's and my friends ordered chips and soup and..."
FOOKES RANGITEWIWINI
"We always enjoy our breakfast at Fresca! Especially the big breakfast. Sometimes there can be a wait, but they always tell you beforehand so you are..."
Amanda Marsh
"This was delicious! Our family enjoyed all of our food. We got the pancake stack and the Parmesan hash. The muffin was just okay the scone was..."
Jessica A
"This is a pet friendly cafe and my dog enjoyed his time here. It was raining when we visited but it's great that they have setup an outdoor sheltered..."
May Alcones
"A little gem in Hamilton. Great food, great service and great place to enjoy breakfast, a treat or lunch. The team are always friendly and..."
Debbie Thorpe
"As a newbie to Cafe Fresca and word and mouth follower. This idyllic and delightful hidden gem is a surprise to behold. On this lovely auspicious..."
Harry Marii
"Pleasant semi open environment. Partially built in but as the name Fresca implies fresh air dining available, especially useful in the spring through..."
John van Rooy
"Fantastic place to have a get together. Plenty if parking, friendly staff. On a warm day the scent from the plants is fantastic. Oh did I say it is..."
Paula Tresidder
Smith & Mckenzie Steak House
85/100 (2265 ratings)
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Steakhouse
Steakhouse
European
European
New Zealand
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Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheesecakes
Shrimp
T-Bone Steak
Beef
senior lunch
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Risotto
Pork
Chowder
Cheesecake
Ribs
Prawns
Polenta
Burger
Sit down
Steakhouse
European
New Zealand
Full Bar
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Family style
Serves Alcohol
Dog Friendly
Wine and Beer
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Gift Cards Available
Live Music
Reservations
Parking Available
Sports bars
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Cool atmosphere and staff are super friendly. If you like steak then this place is deff for you! Steak is delicious and cooked perfectly. Also the..."
Chynal Ward
"Great service, meals and drinks came out very fast even when the place is chocka, 10/10 on the scotch fillet! I’ll definitely be returning very..."
Rachel Herrick
"Captial D for Delicious. For a birthday celebration with 18 people it was perfect.The staff were welcoming which is always top on my..."
Stacey-Jae Robinson
"Superb! Service’s amazing! Food crème de la crème. Waiters so polite and patient. I love how they interact with diners. Recommended! Though could..."
FlyingFoodWanderer
"Had dinner here and the steak was AMAZING. I've definitely had better service though. We were left waiting with empty plates and drinks for long..."
Amber Stanbridge-Hughes
"Loooooved their food 😍😍 Me and Partners Steak were cooked to perfection!! Hard to find a Restaurant that cooks steak to how I like it, it's..."
Neti Lynette
"This place is fantastic!!! Amazing service, beautiful food, lovely atmosphere and great value!! Definitely going here again!! My husband got the eye..."
Ashley Miller
"I have been this restaurant three times. This is the first restaurant I came after I had arrived New Zealand.The foods cannot say very well. But..."
Caesar
"I wouldn't normally submit a review based on dessert alone but everything here was so good I felt I had to say something!My friend and I..."
Anna Hinehou
"Niece's ReviewMy mac & cheese was amazing. It was very cheesy and creamy.I quite liked playing up in the children area. I drew some..."
FrenchToast
"Great food with great atmosphere, service was good, not amazing but good, I did however have great service from a male staff who does the bill at the..."
CHLOE DAISY
"The best steak in town. Went here with my flat mates and we all loved it. We will be definitely coming back. The steak was cooked to perfection for..."
Gbuzz
"Foods Great! Its a busy place so try get in early. I think its the better steak house than the rest in hamilton, customer service is good. :)..."
Sherriemirez
"great service,very nice steaks. You do pay a little more but well worth it.7 people there for a birthday and  all enjoyed the food,even a small..."
Charlie Pou
"The food is great! I would absolutely recommend the special Matariki dish, available only for a short time and is in the running for an award! Very..."
Hera RoyalWhaikawa
"The steaks are nice for sure. Maybe just a tad overpriced for the Hamilton market. Everything else is decent. Been here 3 times and the first 2 times..."
Khoa Le
"Very enjoyable dinner. Steak was cooked to perfection with a wide range of sides to select from. Great atmosphere, with friendly staff. Service was..."
Sam O'Reilly
"I've been to this place a few times. Always with the same friend that visits from Tauranga on the rare occasion. I've only ever been here for the..."
Paddle578
"Staff are nice and friendly and the environment is lovely. We ordered the Eye Fillet and Scotch Fillet that we both rated each 4/5 and 4/5..."
ExWaitress D
"This restaurant is the most beautiful place to eat food is excellant service is great go there often friendly staff worth the price The steak is..."
Debbie Cathro
"Our party of 5 had a very memorable night at the Chophouse. I couldnt fault the service or the food. We all left very happy with our night out and..."
Keith Hanna
"Great meal, well cooked steak. Awesome atmosphere, would definitely recommend going to check out this amazing..."
Simon Bayer
"29th March 2016Dinner for two. Staff excellent. Food very good. Worth a visit. Now 4.5 stars!!16th March 2014Visited as below..."
Chris Beale
"I had my 21st in the upstairs function room at Smith and McKenzie. They were so helpful and tried to cater to my every want and need. It was a great..."
Patsy Goodwin
"A-mazing! Staff were helpful and the meal was fantastic! Steak was cooked perfectly and had a great wine to match. Was worth paying a little bit more..."
Simon Bayer
"On Sunday had lunch at Smith & McKenzie, good food and good service. Restaurant was quite busy we were advised before we ordered there would be a..."
Shane Bradford
"BEST service in the Tron, by far! The team are smiley, happy, welcoming, attentive and make you feel like they actually like you being there! Other..."
Chris Ward
"only good things to say,i have been here more then once and keep going back for morei love the layout, love the food, and the friendly..."
Krystal Henderson
"One word "WOW" 1st time for us won't be the last!4 meals & 4 VERY happy customers! Shock horror as i always find fault!Heather the..."
NICOLE
"Stunning restaurant with an awesome open kitchen and an opportunity to see the chefs at work.Have visited on several occasions and am never..."
Nina
"I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here!I was trying to decide on what to order and the waiter suggested I taste the blue cheese sauce on the..."
Erin
"First time ever at this restaurant and I would certainly want to go back, atmosphere is rather different and quite nice, with a big open fireplace,..."
Carole
"Great family restaurant, good food at the slightly higher side of the market and 50x better than the old Cobb & Co that used to be..."
Ian
"Smith and Mckenzie hosted a private function for me which included sixty guests, this was sorted in one meeting and the result was a very successful..."
Paul Duff
"Amazing customer service, great atmosphere and excellent food! - .......a..."
Loslolos
"This restaurant was recommended to us so we thought we would go to the movies and dine afterwards. We tried to book a table but were told they do not..."
Nick Barrington
"Good food and service - definitely will be back..."
Julian Nanayakkara
"One of the best T-bone steaks I have ever had, with a delicious sauce and side. Highly recommended for steak..."
Airw0lf
"Terrific food, excellent service, steak cooked just as ordered, good wine selection. We don't get there much because not often in that prt of town,..."
Josh Myers
"Absolutely to die for! Service was exceptional, with attentive, efficient and friendly service staff. The Steak was amazing (We had the Signature..."
Chanel Elizabeth Desai
"Great food with decent portions, well presented and quite tasty, meat was tender and juicy and dessert was sweet. The onion rings weren't as good as..."
Johnson T
"We were treated by friends. And what a treat it was. We started with a piping hot bread and frothy butter which was delicious. I had a 200g steak..."
Barbara Richardson
"Regularly visit Smith & McKenzie, my go to for a Friday night drink and dinner! Always have brilliant food, the staff are great and the whole place..."
Jack Wallis
"Absolutely the Best Steak in town! We went to Friday night Steak night and had the eye fillet with roast potatoes and prawns on the side, they were..."
Dee Cleaver
"I reserved a family of 19 for a grandsons birthday party, mostly children. The staff were wonderful and very helpful. The pricing was amazing for the..."
Tangi Marshall
"Prime rib and lamb are amazing! Atmosphere is very nice and cozy. One thing that was disappointed is that baby high chair had to be washed after..."
J J
"Food was extremely slow to come out which we anticipated, but then our mains turned up before our starters. When we queried where our starters were..."
Sonja Gardiner
"Had family birthday dinner here during the festive season - xmas. Food is decent. Wish there was red wine jus for steak sauce options...."
My enchanted world
"Atop quality place for a special occasion. The food was to die for, the staff very pleasant & helpful & we had a curtained of area for our party of..."
Sheryl McFarlane
"Writing on behalf of my family from overseas. They said the best T-bone steak, perfect amount of seasoning and very tender. Enjoyed all the food and..."
Carlene Taia
Camarosa
85/100 (2091 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Laksa
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Salmon
Toasts
Tiramisu
Burger
Healthy
European
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Visited today for a light lunch. Sad to see they nolonger have their cabinet of amazing treats. Luckily there are small plates on the menu which we..."
Vicki
"The Margaret pizza and pasta were very yummy, and the coffee matched our preference. My daughter, who is picky about food, loves the pizza. The..."
AshleyCYS Chuang
"We dropped by for a very light snack as we were peckish and ordered the soup to the day which turned out to be pumpkin soup and an iced coffee. The..."
Aileen Gutierrez
"Divine food, gracious service and a cosy quiet atmosphere. Camrose are a rare restaurant that has invested in sound proofing. This made the large..."
Etomia Wilson
"A lovely breakfast when visiting my friend who is a local. Gorgeous spot & wonderful food. Not sure what happened to my food pic! Berry picking place..."
Christine
"Best steak in Hamilton. Quality food. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable seating. Amazing cocktails. Then the service, perfection. Attentive staff...."
Julie Karam
"It was beautiful to be at this place. We chose to sit outside and it was very sunny. We enjoyed our lovely breakfast. The manager was very friendly...."
FEBEL GAMA
"Walked in no reservation got seated quickly serves was prompt food was tasty will be..."
Sans Sullivan
"Amazing lunch with a great view! Service was great, we were seated straight away and at a lovely window table even though they were quite busy. I had..."
Manaia Miller
"We love the place! The food; wide varieties, flavours, presentation, and delivery. Awesome! Beautiful! Excellent service! Generous portion sizes...."
Quinn Cueto
"We had a chicken burger and a sirloin sandwich. They were both pretty good. I would suggest a version of this sandwich with blue cheese. It's quite..."
Nossa Vida Pelo Mundo
"Camarosa has long been a favorite eatery for myself and my friends. We just went yesterday and everything we ordered was delicious. The food is so..."
Kimiora Wilson
"A little chilly out on the deck area but there were heaters available . Service was quick. Definitely worth a visit. Unfortunately it was the first..."
Jude Crosweller
"We had my Mums Birthday lunch here, the Fish was a hit for her & her husband. Steak was mouth watering & they make a nice flavoured pizza. Quite busy..."
Neville Thomson
"Really nice place to dine and entertain. Good takeaway pizza. Food is very pricey and doesn't cater to your basic foodie. Enjoy a night out but be..."
Daniel Gee
Furnace Steakhouse
85/100 (1710 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Meatballs
Beef
Carbonara
Arancini
Chocolate mousse
Croquettes
Pasta
Beef Cheeks
Salad
Duck
Oyster
Lamb
Calamari
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Curry
Sit down
New Zealand
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Free Wifi
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
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
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Burger
Tapas
Ribs
Beef
Steak Sandwich
BLT
Pasta
Salad
Fish & chips
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Bruschette
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Sandwiches
Sit down
New Zealand
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
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
Scotts Epicurean
83/100 (2319 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheesecakes
Carrot Cake
Pancakes
Crepes
Bagels
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Salmon
Pesto
Cheesecake
Pad Thai
Curry
Toasts
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"One of Hamilton’s longest running cafes and it’s easy to see why. It’s exactly what you expect from a good cafe: consistently great coffee,..."
Scott Robinson
"A must visit for Hamilton. Cosy little cafe with sensational food. Love seeing the regulars catching up on the weekends here. Good coffee. That..."
Nancy Liu
"beautiful cafe, great customer service and the food was sooo delicious. i recommend the savory waffles. definitely must..."
#carry 93
"Very good iced coffee. Husband approved! Perhaps the only cafe I've encountered so far, using metal straws. Ordered their waffles and Aglio Olio with..."
Vanessa Fork
"really enjoyed pasta and pulled pork..."
Chong Wang
"Every road trip needs a good food stop, Scotts is the place if your roadie goes through Hamilton. Bloody good coffee and great food, including some..."
Matt Ball
"Beautiful breakfast and a great coffee ☕. The garden seating outside in the back was a great place to relax amongst the greenery and eat. Friendly..."
Nerelle Howard
"Took grandchildren out for breakfast...Best brekkie ever. Food great! Staff super friendly! Thank..."
Lesley B B
"Honestly the food here was really good but the service was not good. The waiter serving us came with food and put it on the table without saying..."
Aimee
"All of the food was delicious and friendly staff/service. Only thing I would say is we sat at the tables near the back of the cafe and could smell..."
Savana Woodcock
"Very friendly staff and quality food in a relaxed modern setting. Plenty of outdoor seating and a beautiful courtyard at the back to enjoy a coffee..."
Jerry Wong
"Always love dining at Scotts. Fresh food and always so tasty. Had the Rarakor with Salmon Gravlax with scrambled eggs rather than the menu poached..."
Simon Miles
"Me And my partner have recently moved to the Hamilton region after long stints living overseas in various countries and we dine out regularly, since..."
Brenna MacIvor
"food taste & presentation is always consistent. one of our fav go-to brunch spot with impeccable service. if you’ve not tried it, you’re..."
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Iguana Bar & Restaurant
81/100 (2778 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
Fast Food
Bar
Fast food
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mussels
Burger
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Beef
Chowder
Ribs
Prawns
Pasta
Eggs Benedict
Salad
Wings
Ice Cream
Chili
Cakes
Scallops
Duck
Calamari
Lamb
Sit down
Bar
Fast food
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
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
The Wayward Pigeon
80/100 (4057 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Pizza
Pizza
Bar
European
Pub
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Brew Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Beef
Salmon Salad
Beef Cheeks
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Wings
Pesto
Fish
Risotto
Salmon
Pork
Burger
Sit down
Pub
Wine Bar
Pizza
Brew Pub
European
New Zealand
Bar
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"We had the pleasure of coming to 2 for one pizza night. Amazing pizzas (our teenager scoffed 2 himself), great beer and super service from Shonny...."
Mark Bunting
"Possibly the best place I've been to in a long time. We went with a sports team, 15 people. Really impressed with the service, they even suggested we..."
Chelsea C
"I went out for dinner with my extended family tonight, the food was excellent and our server CHLOE was amazing, just a beautiful, polite, and helpful..."
Shana Beare
"We had a lovely dinner and was served by Georgia, she was a super hospitable and friendly! Food was pretty tasty although would have been nicer with..."
Lucy Wong
"The Wayward Pigeon, embraced by the entire Hamilton Wanderers community, stands out as a beacon of exceptional dining and camaraderie. This..."
Facundo Ramirez
"I really like this place. We had a good time last Thursday. This bar-restaurant is perfect for family dinner or birthday celebration. But better to..."
Zhanchao Shao
"Decided to eat a late lunch here today as it is a local favourite. Food was amazing (as per usual) and I expected nothing less, but the reason I have..."
Emma Richardson
"Went to The Wayward Pigeon for the first time, and was very pleased with the service. Our waiter Chloe was very professional and friendly, delivering..."
Logan Ferguson
"Recently celebrated my mother's birthday and this place did not disappoint. The staff were friendly and service was on point. A great range of..."
Lyn Meredith
"Its always lovely to go somewhere and know I'll be well looked after. Everyone is friendly, the music slaps, and the food is great and reasonably..."
Sarah Dent
"We’ve had the pleasure of eating at The Wayward Pigeon twice now and have had an excellent experience both times. Friendly and courteous staff who..."
Roberta Johnston
"It was a busy night but the service was exceptional. Special shout out to Jenna (I hope that was her name) who was the best host, we appreciated her..."
Tiana Griffin
"Beers were pricey but we sat a table with a group doing the pub quiz. We helped them out but I must say a lot of the questions were really hard. Nice..."
John Afa
"What a lovely evening! My partner and I had our first date here a year ago today so came to celebrate our anniversary. We even got seated at our..."
Bex Thompson
"Service was great from ushered to the table to leaving. Water arrived almost immediately and our drinks order soon after. The food was delivered..."
Steve Gunn
"Had a lovely waitress kaelin on the bar side tonight very aware of the people dining on this side. Not once did we need to go to the bar to order..."
Lucy Knott
"Amazing service and atmosphere. First time ive eaten dinner here. The waitress Shonny was outstanding with her communication and professional..."
Pain-Free Performance Training
The Helm
80/100 (3923 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
European
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Curry
Prawns
Beef
Eggs Benedict
Sirloin Steak
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Mussels
Fish
Fish & chips
Pork
Chowder
Burger
Sit down
Pub
European
New Zealand
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love this restaurant, the food is always delicious and the staff are always kind and accommodating, love this place it’s our regular. Always have a..."
Olivia Taylor
"Always have a great experience here, it’s our regular. The staff are lovely and are always kind and accommodating. The food is also amazing..."
Luciana Ferguson-Wilson
"Lovely staff, lovely food, lovely place for date night, catch up on the game, work do, family outings and kids parties. The helm do it best. 10/10..."
Anaka
"This is a great place for lunch. Many different seating options. Food is good. Basic pub food but cooked well. Staff are friendly and helpful...."
Debbie Levien
"Good night out,friendly staff and a good meal,the steak was cooked to perfection and the meals were delivered quickly despite being extremely..."
Brad Gordon
"We decided to look for somewhere in town with a nice outdoor area to enjoy the sun. So decided on the Helm. They were very busy with end of year wind..."
Peter W
"Had seen/passed the Helm many times decide to give it a go for lunch. Place was quite busy but we received fast and efficient service. The food we..."
Shane Bradford
"Sundays at the Helm rock! Their pizza deal is great.Kids welcome and so much preferable to take them here for a weekend treat than to a..."
Lola
"The Helm never stops to amaze me! Ive been their four times for dinner now and each time the food and service gets better!Their steaks are..."
Jeremy
"We had a family lunch at The Helm on Monday 27 Dec 2010, we made a booking for 11 but ended up with 14, with no hassles. Service was good, waiting..."
Luanne Butler
"This place really surpassed my expectations. Food was very well presented, tasty, and my vegetables were cooked to perfection. The waitress..."
Lisa H
"My siblings went one Saturday night as this was the newest restaurant in town since we all returned from living in Aussie. The atmosphere, food and..."
Rebeka Kutia
"My husband, daughter and I went visited this restaurant on Saturday at 5pm and I must say we got excellent service from the time we were seated till..."
Michelle
"The food is great, cooked and seasoned perfectly, scallops a little mushy.Atmosphere is great for a pub, very busy and loud on sundays but thats..."
Ana
"awesome setting, beers at perfect temperature, and the pizza's rocked, was there on a sunday so the price was right. friendly staff, great live..."
Nathan
"Customer service was excellent, staff were prompt & friendly. Interior decor is kool and toilet facilities are awesome, well appointed, great..."
Birdy
"What an amazing dinner we had at the Helm. The food and service and atmosphere was perfect. Eva was a fantastic waitress! My 10 yr old son loved his..."
K VD
"Went for cocktails under the canopy and 100% reccomend it. Great experience and fairly proced. We enjoyed out time and learnt something..."
Tia
"Sunday specials well worth it. Very accommodating to dietary requests. Chicken nibbles were..."
Stacey N
"Glad to be back at the Helm. Lovely sunny day. Opted for lunch on the enclosed verandah. The staff were friendly, the service was prompt and the..."
Scott San Quentin
"Good atmosphere. The dishes are a bit small, but delicious! For those who like a jug of beer and some snacks, this is a great..."
Karen
"BEST PLACE IN TOWN! Absolutely DELICIOUS food every time we come here, gluten free pizza better than I've had in Italy! Affordable drinks and..."
Ari McAlley
"The staff were amazing. Friendly, warm and inviting when we arrived. Service with a smile and very helpful. The food was delicious and on point...."
Junior Satiu
"Seafood was fresh! Everything was hot when served. Service was awesome!!! Will defs be back..."
Shy Matakz
"My lamb meal was delicious and the young man that took me to my seat and helped out was genuine, polite and helped me feel comfortable. There was..."
Linda Moran
"Awesome dealing with Ethan prior. Super organised, prompt and accommodating. Convenient location and fast service. Team and service was more than..."
Parentline Charitable Trust
"Fantastic food, fantastic service. Staff are friendly and helpful (it took me a sec to figure out the menu) without being overbearing. Will..."
Nicky Parker
"Nice layout, separated areas work well. Nice food. Friendly staff, but some more waitering training could be helpful. Overall nice..."
Lesley Hema
"Though tucked into a spot in a strip mall, you’d never know that you are stepping in to a cool sports bar/restaurant (works for families too) with..."
Brie Krend
"We had an amazing experience. Amazing food and service. One of the best dinners we had on our trip to New..."
Satvir Atwal
"Went here for lunch. Good beef burger, very good chips, and excellent wait staff. Ask for Wai, she's amazing. Good sense of humour and super..."
Clay Adam
"We had a great experience. Ordered the mix platter which was decent for 3 people. Good mix of meats, sauces. One of the best platters I’ve..."
Semesi
"Delicious food!! The sauce on the mussels was divine. A bit expensive but still very yummy. It was quite loud when we were there for lunch so not a..."
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"Lots of indoor and outdoor seating Fantastic space for groups and functions. Great service, delicious food and wicked atmosphere. Loved the live..."
Sharon W
"Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or someone seeking a memorable dining experience, the helm bar & kitchen is a must-visit. It's a testament to..."
David Luke
The Roaming Giant
76/100 (3451 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
European
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Beef
Schnitzel
Salmon Salad
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Pork
Mussels
Salmon
Tapas
Tacos
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Full Bar
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Thank you to all of those who helped make our evening enjoyable. The food was delicious. We will be back in July as a group for Christmas 🎄 mid..."
Jane McNeill
"Enjoyed my experience! The highlight for me was the staff. They were professional, accommodating and very friendly. 3rd time attending a Bottomless..."
K J West
"Very helpful, skilled and friendly staff. Delicious cocktails. Awesome coffee. Fresh, tasty good portions pizza, tacos, fettuccine, & Cobb salad. We..."
Teena French
"Great food and great service. Had a late lunch and tried almost everything on their lunch special on..."
Edmund Lee
"What a wonderful experience. Great food, staff, atmosphere, food & drinks variety... Most highly recommended by me... and it usually takes a fair bit..."
Spud Mathers
"Can't thank The Roaming Giant enough! I hosted my son's 21st in the weekend in the garden bar and I was absolutely so impressed with the staff and..."
Tracey Clark
"We had the steak special which was tasty and mostly cooked to our liking. The negative was that the jus that came with the steak meal was poured all..."
Team Hocking
"We came in with our 3 children and had such a great time! Loved the kids menu from being able to origami the menu through to building their own pizza..."
Kellie Scott
"We were there on a Sunday evening, so no live music playing, but that meant it was a good volume to engage in conversation. They were out of a few..."
Craig Hawkes
"What a great spot. We got the last large table on a very busy Saturday night before a show at Globox and everything was pretty close to..."
Grace Terrain
The Bank Bar And Brasserie
75/100 (4192 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Fish & chips
Pesto
Fish
Beef
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Nachos
Burger
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
European
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"WOW! Very impressed with the service from the moment we walked in off the street. Greeted with a smile and made to feel welcomed by exceptional..."
Emma
"My daughter and I went here for lunch and found the Sunday waffle special, 2 for 1. We both got the Chicken Bacon waffles and were very happy with..."
Darryl Scowen
"Customer service was amazing, helpful, friendly and kind. My son got the Bank Burger and considering smashed burgers are popular this burger could..."
Brandon Reihana
"Fantastic Food and service. Busy yet efficient. Two for one Tuesdays may well be the best value dining in the country. Great team..."
Bob “Happy Traveller” NZ
"Good food and great service. $14 menu was really nice in taste and portion..."
Gayathri Chaganti
"Last went to Bank a few years back and it was average, decided to go back for another try recently on a Tuesday 2 for 1 night and so glad we..."
Ali Moke
"Nice food. Calm place on Sunday..."
Karen
"Ash made sure we had everything taken care of on the 5th Dec, was so amazing making everything smooth for our work function, everyone particularly..."
Lia Shelford
"Good cozy place to dine out. Have a good menu with reasonable or competitive pricing. Service is good and you could select your seating on different..."
Eldho Stephen
"My first time here and I have to admit I'm impressed. The menu is simple yet sophisticated. The food is exquisite and full of robust flavors. Their..."
Avikil Nadan
"Had a lunch on weekday. Nice and quiet with open wood burning fire. Good food(carbonara, quesadilla) and coffee with reasonable price. Would love to..."
Young Min Lee
"Good value, friendly service. Basic pub menu - my burger was good (would have been excellent if they'd toasted the..."
Mary Binney
"Really good meals, decently priced. I’ve been coming to the Bank since we were poor students. It’s been a staple date night through our early..."
Kym Moore
"Upon entry we received a friendly welcoming. We were invited to our table and talked to about the different available options. The staff were..."
Ben Mitchell
"Great, filling food and wonderful..."
Stacey Ryan
Piccola Italia
70/100 (130 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Mussels
Prawns
Lasagne
Pesto
Fish
"Best pizza we had in our 4months in Hamilton. Had a Bolonaise and a Chicken cranberry. Will definitely be back for more take aways as it was $22 well..."
Hannes Senekal
"We would rate this restaurant a 3.2. We ordered the spaghetti bolognese, because they ran out of lasagne. The bolognese was nothing special, just..."
Julie Billings-Nguyen
"I was hesitant at first because of the rating but when I started reading the menu I started to get a lil excited. My husband had pepperoni pizza it's..."
Karen Stephen
"All 3 of us enjoyed a really nice evening at Piccolo. All 3 meals were really nice, well presented and well cooked. Garlic prawns were delicious and..."
Redrockinghood
"Have been here a few times and the food is great! I love the pizzas, there is a heap of variety of flavours and theyr all quiet unique.. i do think..."
Sherriemirez
"Decided on a whim to eat at this place last night after not hearing much about it and was pleasantly surprised.Although the place is a..."
Josh
"After coming in and ordering our mains and sides I decided to have a look at the reviews. After a not so pleasant read from the 2009 and 2010 reviews..."
Richard Dracier
"On a friends recommendation, we came to this restaurant for lunch. We each ordered a seafood pasta main, as well as an entree and a dessert.We..."
Nina Morton
"This is my favourite place to have lunch. It is cheap, the serving size is huge and I love the..."
Patsy Goodwin
"I went there at the end of last year for a lunch with my girlfriends... LOVED IT! The food was scrumptious and creamy, definitely worth the money...."
Lisa Liu
"My boyfriend & I get takeouts from here regularly. The Pizza's are beautiful & fresh & the vegetarian cannelloni is also a favourite. ..."
Anna
"We have eaten here more than once. The hospitality that we have recieved is second to none. The meals were delicious and beyond our expectations..."
Roberta Pohatu
"I have become a regular here for my pizza and pasta dishes. I found the meals very authentic and the smells of the cooking filling the restaurant. ..."
Angela
"We ordered takeaways from here for the first time on Saturday night. Spaghetti Carbonara and a side salad. We knew we;d made a good choice just..."
Victoria Putwain
"I was there with my husband tonight and the food there is outstanding, perfect presentation, tasty and cooked with love.we are definitely..."
Renate Staudinger