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86/100 (216 ratings)

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Outdoor Seating

"Can't go wrong with a $22 burger special, it came with fries and your choice of a good George drink. Great view of the lake and it has 2 pool tables...."

Jordaine Tupuhi

"A very welcome stop after a wet motorbike ride over from Rotorua. Can imagine the views outside would be great in good weather, but indoors was warm..."

Richard Gavey

"Good food, drinks and prices! Don’t expect anything too fancy just good pub grub! The views of the lake are great! It is mostly outside seating but..."

Vicky Brewin

"Neat little place, nice covered out door area, had a game of pool while we waited for our burgers. We ordered the current $22 special, burger, beer..."

Orana Trevelyan

"Best views in Taupo! A great place to grab a drink and look over the..."

Laura Batten

"Awesome meal great taste Harvey our server / bartender was friendly and polite food was ready and on table in great time overall definitely come back..."

Johnathan King

"Such a nice pizza. Good prices and good range of beers. But Friday night bar was closed before 10pm. So sad for us. And they have lot of people even..."

Alexandra Givovich

"“The Deck” is the more causal upstairs establishment connected to the restaurant downstairs. The food was very good. The beer was cold. The..."

Michael Boyle

"Its a place on the rooftop of waterside, hard to find entrance as its a stairway in another restaurant. Good beer options and fingerfood is..."

Navtej Singh

"Great location and staff. Killer cocktails and veiws what more could you ask..."

H P

"Came to visit last weekend, what a gd choice for dinner! Service was pleasant and the burgers were the bomb, keep up the great work..."

carmen tuhua

"Came in just for a couple pints! Some of the cheapest beer I've seen in the region, with a decent little..."

Brad D

"Awesome view, relaxed atmosphere. Order the bar. Pizzas were pretty..."

Andrew Robertson

"Very basic and very good. Nothing fancy. Popular amongst locals. Nice burgers and pizzas. You order online, so there is no fuss about ordering and..."

Alejandro Perez

"Great Kiwi beefy Burger! We sure loved..."

DeWaterDraak

"This was a great surprise we just saw the blackboard that said pizza and that's what we're looking for so we headed upstairs to a great spot were we..."

Andi Dawson

"Great priced food and an amazing location and view. Staff are friendly and you can order direct from your table via a QR..."

C Hawke

"Pleasantly surprised with this place, the burgers were super tasty, and extra points for having a range of kids games to hand! Would recommend over..."

Franziska Hooper

Lake Bistro

86/100 (807 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

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"Weve been meaning to try Lake Bistro since we moved to Taupo and weren't disappointed. We sat on the terrace and caught the end of a sunset and were..."

Tony Moore

"Lovely experience great location service and food. I had the fish of the day which was Harpuka (grouper) and really delicious - several members of..."

Susan Hardwick-Smith

"Amazing food, accompanied by a great selection of drinks. Very lovely staff who would look after you and the outdoor seating was just lovely with..."

Yves Madriaga

"Taupō’s best hidden local gem! Their pastries are the best in NZ. Such a gorgeous vibe with the cosy fit out, & views of the lake. We love the..."

Jessica Harrison

"Delicious breakfast/brunch amongst leafy enclosed terrace with glorious views of lake and mountains. Turkish eggs, Duck hash and smashed avocado all..."

Julie Wood

"After a long day meeting new people, it was topped off with an awesome experience at the lake Bistro, so good that ten strangers became one. Keep up..."

Chris Bowman

"Everything was amazing. From the service, the food, to the setting. Not one complaint. 10/10 highly recommend. We will be..."

Lucinda Hepi

"Incredible food!! Everything we ordered was just perfect! Service was amazing - a beautiful atmosphere with views of the lake :) We were really..."

Ayres Electrical Services Ltd

"A great spot to meet for coffee, brunch or an afternoon cocktail. The food and service is consistently excellent. Highly..."

Marni McGregor

"Best food on our holiday! This restaurant a few blocks from the CBD was awesome! Amazingly tender pork belly and super crackly crackling. Fresh..."

Layla Robinson

"Great restaurant, excellent service, great for hosting a meeting day as well. Exceeded expectations all around - A team that seemed to enjoy their..."

Tracey Clavis

"Fantastic service from our lovely waitress. Food was delicious for all 5 of us. Thank you for a great evening..."

Sonya Warne

"Delicious food served on the terrace. Despite being late winter the heating was excellent, we had a large group of 9 and everyone had a very..."

Robin Stevenson

"Lovely restaurant, amazing fresh food, great menu, it was hard to decide what to order. Our kids loved the kids menu and their meals and they had a..."

Madonna Woodward

"We were a group of 18 and we had a great dinner, excellent internal decor and most importantly, great food. I would highly recommend the Lake..."

Rupert Lerm

"Stopped in for coffee while out walking, lovely setting but not super pushchair friendly. Nice coffee, comfortable seating friendly..."

Vic Beacock

"We loved our evening together with good friends and great food. I had the pork and it was cooked well but I would of liked some vegetables with my..."

Helen Dredge

"We returned to The Lake Bistro after an unfortunate experience. We had a wonderful time. The Maître d was smiling and pleasant. All the other staff..."

Phil Speers

Tipsy Trout

86/100 (792 ratings)

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Vegetarian Friendly

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Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

"Great casual restaurant - friendly helpful staff with great smiles - food was excellent - great value for money - not overpriced!!!!! Adults and..."

Deb

"Went to this restaurant last night, had a fantastic night, friendly staff, and food to die for!!! Curry of the day is definitely one of the best we..."

Sue Mackay

"Relaxed,casual dinning, in a stunning location, beautiful food, together with friendly helpful service. Have enjoyed this restaurant many times, pity..."

Jennah

"Great local place for breakfast, lunch or just a cold drink after a ride/run. Glen the chef has some amazing experience and when we asked for plant..."

Scott Devonport

"Beautiful little cozy place near the beach. Definitely makes one of the best coffee in the area. Great selection of teas as well if you not a coffee..."

Khurram Aziz

"We have been coming to Kinloch for over 20 years, but this is our first visit to Tipsy Trout in many many years. Previous incarnations were rather..."

Lena Jenkins

"Great place on a wet day. Good coffee and mulled wine, but no fish and poor selection of slice or cake. They catered for gluten free but not ordinary..."

Rita

"Over from Sunny Coast Queensland and pop out for a drive. Found this lovely Cafe and had BLT and a pot of chips. Amazing food, well presented and..."

Larry Haines

"We went to the Tipsy Trout as a birthday present for my partner and absolutely loved it, the burgers were so delicious and filling, by far the best..."

Catherine Pearson

"I ordered the Tipsy Big Breakfast & my Partner ordered the Bacon Eggs Benedict, and although it was a busy day and it took around 25 minutes for the..."

Jordan

"Amazing food! We had to wait a little long (understandably as we were a group of 8) but totally worth it! Beautifully cooked and presented. Staff..."

Michaela Lambert

"Amazing place! The food is incredible, our table of 7 ordered 5 of the southern fried chicken burgers, 1 salt and pepper squid and 1 BLAT. It was a..."

Phillippa Owler

"UPDATE 18/01/2021: local- and awesome - Lakeman beer now on tap!! Great restaurant for locals and visitors alike. The setting is optimum with indoor..."

Nico Fournier

"Six of us had coffee ,lunch and dinner at this Cafe, great selection of meals that were very enjoyable and a reasonable price. No complaints..."

Desmond Easden

"Lovely meals. Great service. Thanks to the young lad who recommended the fish dish tonight. He was lovely and attentive and we appreciated the..."

Lee Wilson

"My partner and I had an awesome dinner at the Tipsy Trout. The staff were wonderful and attentive too. They also gave great advice when we couldn't..."

Natasha Phillips (Tash)

"Great food with friendly..."

Stephen Tan

"Friendly little eating establishment. Not very private or intimate .Food was promptly served but I wouldn't have called my steak 'fillet' more..."

marty leith

Cafe Ninety Nine

86/100 (680 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

"Great coffee, even better food. Really welcoming little friendly Cafe. Great..."

Dean “iLsV” Sneedon

"Now ‘Roots Waffle Cafe’ Great coffee, great selection of menu and cabinet food and cakes with numerous vegan and vege alternatives. Friendly..."

Dana B

"Enjoyed a tasty breakfast, EGGS, scrambled eggs on sour dough bread, husband had a FUNNY GUY breakfast, mushrooms, poached egg and potato wedges ..."

Helen Preston

"Really tasty and wholesome food with friendly service! Definitely recommend the savoury waffles, I ordered “a hunter” with a side of their..."

Brittany Cook

"Great smoothies! Super Friendly staff (i think it was a family-owned/operated, got this nice genuine vibe from the staffs). didn't try the food. It..."

William Hendradjaja

"We'd just completed a long walk to the Huka Falls and were desperate for something warm and delicious. The bacon hock, leek and potato soup with..."

Dora Green

"My favorite place in Taupo by far. Great array of balanced, healthy and homely made food, cakes, salads, soups... you name it. GF, dairy free..."

Teresa Richard

"Feeling the need for a filling but healthier lunch and a glass of wine (it’s all about balance), I consulted Google and was intrigued by Cafe..."

Lena Jenkins

"Just had lunch here and this is the best toastie (aka The Boss) I've eaten in a long time. The beef brisket is tender and melt in your mouth, and..."

Stan Low

"I had the med stack. Beautifully cooked. Very tasty. Good portion size. Could have had a little more eggplant. Coffee was perfect. Thoroughly..."

Jacob Razak

Paetiki Bakery Restaurant

85/100 (650 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Incredible flavoursome pies. Huge selection of good quality pies here. First time being here and will definitely come back at somestage. I highly..."

THEO

"Outstanding pies. Tasted: Pepper steak in creamy sauce. Pastry: Buttery, slightly flaky, soft yet crisp. Perfect pastry to filling ratio. Filling:..."

Damian Husted

"Award winning pies…..."

Wileen Lim

"Best pies ever. When we come to Taupō we always get pies from here. My favorite is the steak and cheese but to be honest they're all absolutely..."

Kevin HaeHae

"Another place where we liked it so much, we came back for round 2 while on vacation! They just offer a really simple thing, we put delicious filling..."

Jay

"We stopped by to grab some food before heading down to Ruapehu. I wasn't planning on getting anything but saw that they had award-winning pies (Lam's..."

Benedict Uy

"Travelled from UK to Taupo for a pepper steak pie. Well worth the journey. The trout had mince and was equally delighted,..."

Tim Cooke

"Best pies in the whole town, we love coming here all the time. Only issue is that the pies are a little expensive but its worth it!!! Very..."

NecrothorN

"F**k the lake go to spa road bakery! Easy parking.walk up to to cabinet food and take your time! Huge selection of pies to choose from. The pastry..."

Gavin

"Delicious, so much choice. We ordered the hot chips, a sausage, creamy mushroom pie, a pepper steak pie and an apple crumble. So delicious, would..."

Ruth O'Connor

"Absolutely delicious pies, the chips are seasoned perfectly and the price and service was great definitely..."

Tylah Sayer

"I got fried chicken and a kransky sausage here and it was delicious. a bit expensive at $10 total but I was hungry and hungover and it fixed that!..."

Willy

"They do the famous in NZ Lams pies so who could not be happy with this..."

Eric Fleming

"Delicious! Tried the lasagne pie and it had a great flavour and so satisfying. Warm & inviting..."

Iulia Moraru

"They had a vegetarian pie that was quite..."

Katie Mills

"Really nice pies. The lasagne pie was..."

A H

Taupo Thai Restaurant

85/100 (1106 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Highchairs Available

"A very Thai cultural restaurant, the waiters are warm and considerate, the food is delicious, our family enjoyed a sumptuous dinner..."

Chris J

"Excellent service , very quick and friendly service. Great atmosphere and food was delicious. Highly recommended. Only negative was it was quite..."

Mahaag Pentecost

"We dined in and the place was so busy ! But staff were super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant had a lovely ambience. Food was delicious, and..."

Alex Sydney

"We stopped in for lunch on our way back to Auckland. Absolutely amazing. Lunch special was $15.99. Very tasty and the portion sizes were spot on...."

Ruth Nahi

"Friendly and accommodating staff, itvwas a busy weekend today, with only 2 staff on the floor keeping up with all the orders. They were both nice..."

Josephine Lucas De Guzman

"I had a great time eating delicious food at your restaurant. waitresses were committed to great service and were very friendly. The atmosphere was..."

abdul muhsin

"Lovely meal - relatively quick delivery, lovely service great..."

Pauline Lyons

"Pick up order from their portal - very easy to use good food..."

Glenn Powell

"Great food and excellent service. Will be going there..."

Joanne Chevis

"Delicious Crispy Pork stir fry - Chef’s Special - lots of tasty crunchy veges with rice to soak up the scrummy juices. Others in party had green..."

Ken McTague

Taupo Indian Cuisine Restaurant & Bar

85/100 (335 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Accepts Credit Cards

"I had a wonderful experience at the Taupo Indian cuisine restaurant,Taupo, and I wanted to give a special shout-out to Grace for making it truly..."

vishal kang

"Must go to in Taupo! This is a great restaurant. Really well priced compared to Taupo restaurants so it is worth driving the 1km out of downtown. We..."

Heidi Bradley

"I had just arrived in Tāupo in the evening, coming from Rotorua, tired after a long day, and hungry after not having had time to eat all day I hence..."

David France - ExploreFeelGood

"Great food complemented by excellent service. Had a wonderful meal on a Monday afternoon. An additional plus is that facilities are well maintained...."

Daniel T.

"Awesome service. One of the best experience we have in newzealand. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Tasty and delicious food Once must try it once...."

Preeti Cheema

"One of the best Indian food and the quality of service is commendable. Very friendly staff. Will definitely visit..."

Deepak Dabas

"I ordered a vegetarian curry, plain naan and some mango kulfi.. and it was all delicious! The kulfi was a standout, it's that perfect balance of..."

Nataliyah Makea

"9 of us came in for an extended family dinner tonight, we all left happy with very full bellies. Delicious dinner as usual, thanks so much for your..."

Steph Clements

"I had very wonderful experience.very nice food.the good thing is customer service really..."

Arjunveer Singh

"We had been recommended this place from two different Indian locals, and it did not disappoint. After being greeted by Grace who was smiley and..."

Kirstin Mitchell

The Storehouse

85/100 (1466 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Breakfast Burrito

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"HOLY GUACAMOLE! What an incredible spot! Food was absolutely incredible and the staff so friendly and chilled out! Would absolutely recommend this..."

Aria Phillips

"Delicious!! I had the Philly Cheese Steak and it was divine hearty, full of flavour and beef!! Also, had the second half of my wife’s chicken..."

Beaudine Tahau

"Best breakfast I've ever had. 100% recommend. Great coffee, amazing food and so reasonably priced. Will defiantly be coming back. Also the staff are..."

Celine McCarthy

"My favourite place for brekky in Taupo. Staff are so lovely, coffee is ace, food is just THE BEST, and the decor is honestly the cutest shit I’ve..."

Julia Nicole

"such tasty food and the coffee is on point, staff are..."

Melissa Chloe Dellar

"Had delicious breakfast there recently in sunny surrounds.. felt like we'd found a Taupo gem! Cool upstairs space and great..."

Bonnie Warner-Blackburn

"Absolutely amazing Cafe!! Had breakfast there thus morning....food was delicious. Friendly staff and the Cafe itself is aesthetically good on the..."

Angela Scott

"Great food, friendly staff and a really neat little play area for kids. Had this recommended to us by a local and we weren’t..."

Mark Paterson

"These guys are amazing. The food is really good and the service is unbeatable. I left my wallet on the table and they were kind enough to courier it..."

Travis McGee

"Nice coffee, tasty kai and accommodating staff. Thanks for having..."

Garrick Thorn

"Awesome food, best coffee in town and cool cats that run the show. 10/10 experience! Highly recommend stopping..."

Sean Belling

"Lovely food and beverages! Great selection of options. The only downfall was the eggs were slightly over cooked, but otherwise it was great. We've..."

Jared Wood

"One of the best Benedict sauces I've had in a long time (and I eat/review a lot)! The bacon was requested crispy and it came out perfectly and tasted..."

Dane Marcus

"Ordered the Benedict and Buddha Bowl and they were tasty. Coffee was well made. Highly recommend the place to anyone visiting..."

Bhishman Desai

"Great breakfasts. Particularly recommend the fried chicken (which was gone before I had a chance to take a photo). Fab coffee too of course. The..."

Peter Hardy

"Great food. Great atmosphere. Coffee was nice to. Sit next to the fireplace to make it perfect during winter...."

Bas

"Had fried chicken sandwich and kids waffles. The toasts are quite soft and to be honest tastes like the toasts from countdown🤣 but the fried..."

C. Andrea

"Been here a number of times now, consistently good food and quick service. $150 for brunch for 5 people all with coffees. PROS +Eggscellent eggs..."

h bax

"I was googling for a great brunch place in Taupo and this cafe came up. It looked like it was highly recommended and they had a fried chicken waffle..."

Kym Moore

"We truly enjoyed our very filling breakfast. We had the Buddah Bowl, Fried Chicken Waffles and SH power breakfast. 🤤 Food 10/10. Ambiance 10/10...."

Sze Seah

"I like the setting of this place. It’s got two floors so it’s great for big groups. It’s well decorated and I know they also do private events..."

Celine Seah

"We had a delicious lunch here! We had the lamb salad and the chicken burger which were both amazing! Coffee was also brilliant! Being able to order..."

Joshua Wren

"Food is amazing. We stopped by for breakfast and it was awesome. Staff are friendly and we loved the local artists work for sale in-house. We bought..."

Justin Fretton

"Popped into SH after reading good reviews & wanted something healthy to take to Acacia Bay for brunch. Lovely cafe, very popular but they get through..."

Nicki Waa

"Nice place. Food was tasty and heated well. We didn't have a hot beverage the fruit juice was cool and..."

Helen Lynam

"Delicious food, fast service overall really nice cafe will definitely be back to try more on the menu Budda bowl and chicken and waffle was very..."

Kimberley Hutchings

"The idea of Taupō’s coolest cafe being located in a light industrial estate appeals. The space is certainly quirkier than the downtown cafe..."

Hamish Pringle

Fox & Hounds

85/100 (758 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Bangers And Mash

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

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"We all enjoyed our dining experience here tonight and we were completely impressed with the customer service. Our waiter was polite, prompt, and even..."

Jessica Northcroft

"This was a cosy and friendly establishment with an eclectic variety of dishes and cuisines! The pork sausages of the bangers and mash were a hit with..."

Dane Marcus

"Came here on a cold Thursday night. Nice warm Lamb Shank to warm up the stomache (apologies about the photo... I seriously attacked it before I..."

Devils Advocate (Chiwi)

"Amazing food and really good value for money! Totally..."

Shan Eagle

"CRAZY GOOD, I ordered the sticky pork belly on the small plates menu which was nothing small and it was absolutely delicious, the explosion in the..."

Elena R.

"Excellent venue that caters for the whole family. All mains around the mid $30 mark for dinner. Service was superb and food selection, presentation..."

Christo Olckers

"It's all about atmosphere! Think of an English pub. It's lively, and a great place for a group of people to meet and have a social get together. ..."

Noel Munford

"We came in scattered from over the country over the period of an hour. Didn't quite know with how many we'd be or if everyone even wanted a full..."

Robin Keet

"Delicious food with good menu selection and reasonably priced. Great service and good..."

Colin Parr

"The 4 of us needed some comfort food and a drink or 2 and ended up having a fairly good roast and some good brews in a quiet cosy setting. The staff..."

Mark Pierson

"Second time I’ve been here, nice place for a drink and food, good variety on the..."

Ian Atkinson

"We keep going back for the chowder. By far the best chowder in Taupo. Great food, the staff are..."

Atawhai Dudley

"I'm not sure is it recently opened. Great grub, got the steak. Nicest I've had in a good while. So juicy medium rare. Reasonable price and served..."

David Melody

"Stunning surprise, a must dinning experience! We have visited many visible local pubs, cafe and restaurants, but the lads at The Fox & Hounds food &..."

KINGI

"The saff were very welcoming and friendly Service was excellent and the food was Devin, so much that we went two nights in a row while on..."

Kelsey Lovegrove

85/100 (450 ratings)

"Enjoyed the three course set meal offered to us. The upstairs room offered plenty of space with amazing views of the mini putt below and the setting..."

Dave Pearson

"A big shout out to the awesome, professional and friendly service from Jade at Mavericks. On our first night in Taupo and visiting the area on..."

Kit

"What a gem of a restaurant. The service from Jade was amazing. Attention to detail was superb and Jade was extremely accomodating when it came to..."

Raphael Jankeeparsad

"We had lunch here today and I can confirm it was delicious. The service was even better and it was a great relaxed warm cosy atmosphere. Clean and..."

Rosemary Brunt

"First time eating here and omg it was amazingggg!! For starters we ordered the bao buns and garlic loaf and those bao buns are the best I’ve..."

Destiny Moore

"Best Chowder but seriously the best cocktails and still at a realistic price between $14 and $15 but good size cocktails with real alcohol not..."

Ange Jackson

"What a great pub! The menu is full of amazing starters, light meals, standard sized meals and desserts. We had the Korean fried chicken, fried pork..."

The Legitimate Reviewer

"Such a cool place, friendly workers, fast service and amazing kai. Ordered the tomahawk steak, salmon, Korean chicken and spag bol kids meal - YUM..."

Sha

"Food and atmosphere was great but the one thing I enjoyed the most was our awesome waiter Paora. He was naturally cheerful the whole time and even..."

Cheri Trethowen

"Food was excellent, the best steak I’ve had in a while! Generous meals and drinks. Staff were friendly and service was very quick! No dessert, way..."

Amy Hudson

"Good food - Good Service - Good Cocktails Shout-out to Jemma - She made sure we were well looked..."

Parth Kohli

"Took my partner to Mavericks after hearing from a friend they had a great meal there. First impression was excellent, lovely open restaurant, ..."

Andrew Oliver

"What an awesome experience we had last night at Mavericks! We turned up without a booking (silly us) but the team went above and beyond to still..."

Jenny Daly

"What a lovley place. Well set up, super friendly staff. Yummy food and cocktails. Overall a reasonable price for a nice night out. Thank..."

Cantabwestie

"Absolutely loved the service from every worker. Food was great, drink was delightful, loved it! Quick shout to Jessica who was extremely positive and..."

Kairi-Rianna Marino

"Service was amazing from Jemma, took care of the whole evening. Food was very good for price and would 100%..."

Ryan Crossman

"Heard this place was great and was not disappointed. Efficient and delicious for all the family with so many..."

Monique Gray

"We were welcomed by Jas and looked after extremely well. Been in Taupō for a week and eaten at several places but by far the food we had at..."

Isabelle Weiss

"Great Christmas dinner today... very friendly staff and amazing..."

Kanika Malhotra

85/100 (318 ratings)

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is my favorite place to order calamari. Their calamari is so tender, seasoned well, and delightfully crisp. It's a neat pairing with the seaweed..."

Jenny FlyHigh

"Nice decor and seating, done up really well. All the cabinet food looked amazing. Ordered the seafood chowder off the menu and it didn't disappoint,..."

Anony Mouse

"What a beautiful cafe! I had a lovely flat white with oat milk and the breakfast bagel from the display cabinet. It was amazing! The bagel was so..."

Amy Hulehan

"Beautiful, relaxing place to grab some brunch! Food was absolutely delicious and definitely will be back again soon! Definitely..."

Lydia Baty

"I thoroughly enjoyed my fried chicken burger! The salad is amazing! The flat white is on the bitter side so think twice before placing your order!..."

Gnip Weis

"A little off the beaten track. We were in Taupo and looking for a place for brunch. The last couple of places fell through because of COVID staff..."

Kym Moore

"A newish cafe set in an ideal spot. Good range of dishes on the menu. The citrus lemon lime milkshake was very nice, very well presented including..."

Julia Hennessy

"Cafe Lacus is a coffee lover's paradise. Their mochachinos are just right, and the cozy interior is a perfect spot to relax. Parking is ample, making..."

Charlize Sorrell

"Cafe Lacus is a lovely cafe with a stylish and modern interior. An extensive cabinet and blackboard menu, all incredibly delicious, fresh food. My..."

Erin Harrison

"Cafe Lacus is such a well presented cafe, really beautiful inside and a nice place to visit away from the busyness of town. Friendly staff and a wide..."

Brianna Asplin

Jimmy Coops Lakehouse

84/100 (332 ratings)

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"The food is good and the burgers are huge. For the price though I would expect a small side of fries included. The meal ends up being about $50 each..."

Ashley Stratton

"Great atmosphere, fantastic service, staff were helpful and really enthusiastic. Food was delicious, burgers huge! Beer and cocktail selection was..."

Belinda Garner

"Came here on our way home from a body building comp in Napier. Awesome service and good yarns from the manager on duty. Yummy food, quick service and..."

Jesse Cook

"From the cheery greetings walking through the door from the manager to the beautiful pizzas,burgers and beer... from one namesake Jimmy Cooper (from..."

Alyson Cooper

"Delicious starters (Korean chicken and squid) and great burgers with great flavours. Excellent beers. Wonderful service. Fast service,..."

Jenny O'Brien

"Great ambiance and very accommodating staff. Order process is a bit techy, you need your phones to order their menu. I don’t know if they do normal..."

Michael Jerome de Loyola

"Awesome food and staff! Best Burger I've had in a long time. Definitely recommend the blue cheese burger and the truffle fries if you're into that...."

Nela Mg

"Amazing little place. The food was amazing and such good portion sizes. The vibe and manager really add to the atmosphere. We went back twice in one..."

Sharon Hartog

"Jimmy Coops is fantastic, best burger I have had in a long time, great views of the lake and mountains, and the staff are wonderful, you can't go..."

Richard Old

"I went and dined in on a hot, sunny Friday lunchtime. I tried their Coops Classic burger and a refreshing Jack Daniels and coke(JD's) great..."

Leon Khan

The Fern Cafe

84/100 (674 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

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Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

The Bay Bar & Brasserie

84/100 (311 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

"First time dining here, nice ambiance and great staff friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. Service was excellent and the meals were on the mark,..."

Grant McAneaney

"Wow, what a great little place. Atmosphere was great and it was nice and warm thanks to the log burner sitting in the dining room. Service was casual..."

DebHead

"Had a fab meal last night. Garlic Prawns, then the 1/2 Cray. Banoffee Pizza for dessert. I think this has to be one of the nicest meals we have had..."

Tina Gamblin

"We just stopped for lunch and shared a Pepperoni pizza between us, but if we're ever in the Area near Acacia Bay again we'll seek this place out..."

David Boulton

"We stopped here for dinner last night and we loved it so much we came back again for dinner tonight. The food was fantastic - would highly recommend..."

Nicola Cavanagh

"Delicious food and yummy icecream for dessert. The restaurant was in walking distance to our B&B. Definitely would come..."

Lisa Haubensak

"Great kai and great service. The availability of quality top shelf liqour is..."

shinelle thomson

"Nice place if you are close by. Staff was nice, the food was good, salad could be fresher and the location is what it is. But overall a nice..."

Sebastian Eika

"My partner and I love coming here to relax, and I mostly enjoy their Thomas & Rose Watermelon cider and he has the Waikato draught beer (on tap)...."

iLanRha

"Stopped in on our way home from a walk around the bays and had a absolutely wonderful experience with the staff and especially the food, (flavours to..."

Francis Gates

"We were walk ins on the Sunday over Waitangi weekend. The manager found us a table and we were very pleasantly surprised. I had the steak and my..."

Champak Mehta

"Always a pleasure to dine here. It has a relaxing..."

#GRIMBEAM

"Food tasted pretty good. Friendly staff. The owner needs to get the toilet lock..."

Lina

"Good value, basic pub decor but the food was..."

Chris Toal

"Fabulous food and service!! We were a party of 11 and celebrated our wedding anniversary. We've been here before and were not disappointed. Thank you..."

Anne Morgan

"Great food. Got pizzas and a crème brûlée and they were both 10/10. Service was awesome, the girls that served us were very clear about wait times..."

Campbell Reid

"We had an amazing meal. The staff were awesome. They couldn't do enough for you. There was a group who could have made a little less noise. Despite..."

Terry Quinn

"Walked in on a Thursday night without a booking and were told we could have a table for an hour. Come 30 minutes later, they had worked their magic..."

Andrew Milford

"This place is awesome great service, great food. I was happy sitting on the Bar side and the staff always ask if I need a top up which is great. The..."

Dre Gee

Pavilion Restaurant

84/100 (138 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

"We went there for the Sunday roasted buffet. A small selection of foods, but tasted good, especially the meat. Normally the meat in the buffet are..."

Karen Chung

"Terrific meal at Sunday's Surf n' Turf buffet. Beautiful facility, excellent service, many food choices - tasty and fresh, some hot off the grill,..."

Thomas Annick

"Great restaurant with amazing food and..."

XINCHEN XUE

"Fantastic restaurant. I took my wife there for her birthday and it was lovely. Live ambient music from a very talented musician. The wait staff..."

vince rasell

"The Pavillion restaurant was lovely however it was quite busy on the evening that we went; resulting in our food taking roughly half an hour to..."

Dave Sharma

"Amazing service. We enjoyed the New Orleans Buffet. The buffet area itself is quite small. But the food was good and came out constantly. My biggest..."

Atawhai Dudley

"Been here twice now while staying in the resort for work. Impeccable service and the food is amazing. Baked Alaska with the berry compote is to die..."

Taryn Arnold

"We shared a lovely meal at Pavilion while staying in Taupō. We’ve ended up going twice in a day we enjoyed it so. Thanks for the lovely food and..."

J Tocker

"Excellent Food, first of all. Such amazing and helpful staff: nothing is ever too much trouble for any of them from the management all the way..."

Andrew Hanley

"Took advantage of their first table promotion and the food was absolutely excellent. My partner is vegan and they also had plenty of options to cater..."

Harry Hiscock

"We had a stunning meal the chicken breast was so moist and so well cooked followed by the chocolate sauce pudding. Would recommend will be..."

Val Kasper

"Awesome we are locals but this restaurant and service was outstanding. Excellent in every way. Taupo would have to rate this as one of the..."

Marie Fraser

"Should be rated at 10 star service Exceptional food and service at an affordable price. Your always made more than welcome by everyone who works ..."

Steve Houghton

"Friendly & cute staff, good food, service & ambience. A peaceful place to enjoy a nicely cooked steak, or whatever you choose. Waiters want to please..."

Chris Stenquist

"Beautiful surroundings and service. Reasonable prices, will be back to try their afternoon teas which starts at 11.30am. Lovely old world..."

Irene Mackay

Lava Glass Cafe

84/100 (1811 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

"A cute little stop just outside of Taupo; perfect for a cloudy or rainy day where hiking or going out on the lake is not possible. They sell the most..."

Amy Rosvally

"Beautiful place to visit. The Gallery was Gorgeous... You couldn't help but wander through amd appreciate each piece on show - they are stunning! The..."

A Tuua

"A very different experience seeing very vibrant and colorful glasswork. We went through the garden and it was pretty nice but I guess they could..."

Gayan Perera

"The Lava Glassblowing studio and sculpture garden is a must do when in Taupo. The glass art is mind blowing beautiful and a real treat to view. The..."

Alan Courtenay

"Such a beautiful place to stop by. I’m so glad I got to walk through the lovely garden. I was really keen to bring a piece of NZ and this artist..."

Jessica Soppitt

"Amazing place to learn about the world of glass and how is the process of glass blowing. Really good cafeteria service. And the store to buy is..."

Romina Andrea

"Had a quiet stroll through the glass garden, lots of nice glass sculptures and art work. Worth while making a stop..."

Hennie van der Walt

"The walk through the door of this gallery is just a blast of colourful beauty and light. We had plenty of time and enjoyed lingering over favourite..."

heather derbyshire

"So amazing to see such beautiful art being created right in front of you. The glass garden is beautifully laid out with excellent displays and..."

qazi ali

"Absolutely amazing show room of pieces for sale, I loved almost everyone of them, the jewellery was well prices and wish there was more of a..."

Dats Travln

Dixie Brown's

84/100 (6794 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

"Great night here. The customer service was on point staff were very friendly and our order for 5 was at our table within 10 minutes. I was very..."

Nikki Waaka

"We had dinner last night here and breakfast today too. It's amazing!! Service was great, super friendly and helpful waitresses/manager. Steak and..."

Sandy Wang

"If I could give 4 and a half stars, I would. It was literally only because we had to ask about drink orders twice. The table next to us also had to..."

Chelsea C

"From South Africa to Taupo this was an amazing experience. Food was superb, my partner and I will definitely be visiting again..."

Carmin Kannemeyer

"Great food. Highly recommend the bread and butter desert. And the cheese..."

William Aull

"The meals here were fantastic (my pork belly was slightly tough) and our girls loved the milkshakes. Service was very slow and we waited a long tine..."

Allan Sparrow

"Went to Dixie Browns twice over the last year. First time we were stopping through from Wellington and just looking for a family meal. We stopped for..."

Kym Moore

"Another fantastic meal at Dixie Browns. Such tasty dishes. Wish we lived closer so we could come more often. Such great service from their friendly..."

Maria

"My family and I visited Dixie Brown for the first time recently by accident on the 19th of Jan and I am glad to say it was a very good accident..."

A R

"Last ones late at night and still service with a smile. Food was quick and excellent because there was no one else there and we were hungry. Can't..."

Dennis Hancock

"after the good experience I had in Mount Maunganui, I decided to let my friends to have a try on Dixie Browns since we’re in Taupo today! all of..."

Sheng Yi Lim

"Girls weekend in Taupo, thought we'd check out Dixie Browns & I'm so glad we did. Beautiful meals, drinks & atmosphere. The service was phenomenal!..."

Shantel Manihera-Hadfield

"Lovely atmosphere, apart from the loud rap music that was playing. Omlette was over cooked rubbery. Smoothie could have better presentation. Apart..."

Kristal Turts

"The best chicken fettuccine I have tasted. Burger and pizza were also superb except for the dry..."

Crizelle Clerigo

"Good was amazing work a great selection. There is a kids menu which was ok, it was done on an activity sheet and came with crayons. The spot the..."

Sarah Long

Bistro Lago

83/100 (1545 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

"Very friendly and attentive, food was great and the portions were larger than I was expecting for the quality and..."

Emma Riddell

"We visited on Mother's Day 2022. The whole experience was flawless. They have a diverse menu that surely appeals to a wide variety of dinners. The..."

Noel Munford

"Loved the atmosphere Plants all around the dining area great views of the lake Service was great and food was..."

Lyn Lealand

"Foods are delicious. Price is a bit high, approx $40-50 per person without drinks. Service is good. Waiting time for food to be served was around 20..."

mjn205

"Lovely atmosphere, excellent customer service, great selection of food & wine. The food was fantastic. I went here with my partner for his birthday..."

Courtney Hoe

"We had breakfast twice and cocktails once at Bistro Lago during our stay at the Hilton. The staff at the restaurant is very friendly, willing to go..."

Mini Rag

"We had the most delightful lunch meal for my Mums birthday today. The food was absolutely superb. Customer service 10/10 atmosphere and location..."

steve short

"Absolute class. Amazing food. Great atmosphere with a fire. Top quality service with a smile. Despite being fine dining, our kids loved the food...."

Luke Pirie

"The best martini Tobias has ever had. As well as the fish and chips, salt and pepper calamari and autumn greens. I had some delicious Hawkes Bay..."

Sarah Morley

"Lunch booked as passing through en route to Hamilton and home. Been here before and never been disappointed. Excellent decor and..."

Greg Spark

"The dinner is marvellous: beef is soft, oyster is fresh, cauliflower soup is yummy. The buffet breakfast is enjoyable too. Friendly staff and lovely..."

TheNZLILY

"Had the high tea here today and it was so delicious! Views were lovely, and staff very helpful and informative of the hotel origins and menu...."

Stacey Rimene

"Thanks team. Had a lovely meal. Food was excellent. I had the Lamb it literally melted in my mouth. Service was great very friendly staff. Highly..."

Gill Walls

"Food is the winner here and the service is phenomenal. Had the yellow finn tuna and the scotch filet and both cooked to perfection. Will hit the..."

frazer bond

"Everything was great , ingredients are eye picked fresh from the chicken Caesar salad to the mezze plate and scotch fillet . Waitress 5..."

luigithakiwi

83/100 (459 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Free off-street parking

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts American Express

"My class have taken part in the Hell Pizza Reading Challenge. All the students participated including those who are reluctant readers. My students..."

Donna Kiff

"One of the better hells in the motu. Well done Raj and the team, you fed my whole tourgroup, and fed them well. No skimping on topings, nor..."

Ron Sperber

"Lamb shank meal to die for, served hot with mash, peas and a beautiful sauce. Lamb shank meat just melts in your mouth comes clean off the bone and..."

Jean Nathan

"We are from Australia and this is THE BEST Pizza in NZ - I got wind of this place nearly 20 years ago , my partner LOVES it , we got take away..."

Amanda Vanderaa

"Good vegan options, almost too much to choose from. Vegan chicken and chorizo pizza was delicious, the “double” definitely doesn’t serve..."

Beth Jenkins

"Overall quite a nice experience, was a little busy so just went for a wander around town and it was ready when we were back, evenly spread toppings..."

Austin Brightwell

"Was busy when I went there but food was delivered quickly food is good size and pizza has lots of..."

Francis Stapp (Rocket Man)

"We were well on our way to a delicious vegan pizza and pizza hut and dominos were a not aviable option. we searched a bit and found hells pizza. We..."

ver zirbelt

"What can I say..? I love pizza from Hell! This time we tried Lust pizza with BBQ and swewt chilli sauce and ring of fire chillies..Caution...The ring..."

Shamini Valentina

"Pretty good for a chain store to be fair. Pizza was yummy..."

Richie Rich

"Ketaki who was working at hells this evening was the most incredible, genuine, kind and considerate person to come across in our travels. Even though..."

georgia vincent

"True to the picture on the menu, unlike macas etc the real deal and tasty too...."

Anthony Kerins

82/100 (1124 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

"Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. It was early and there was hardly anyone around. This restaurant is a hidden gem. The staff were lovely..."

SweetPoison

"We were in Taupo for the weekend to celebrate a birthday and chose this restaurant because of its vast menu. We were not disappointed. We dined..."

Karen Killeen

"Dined here April 2014 and my food was great (i don't usually like Italian). I had the Chicken Cacchiatore and have been craving it again ever since!..."

Jess Manning

"I'm surprised by the poor reviews that this restaurant has received. We ate there one evening with our two young children and we found that the..."

Josephine Roberts

"When we visit Taupo, we often visit this restaurant. Every time without exception we have found the food and service very good. I am..."

Chris Beale

"Dine here every time I visit Taupo. Great food selection. Pastas are very filling and are very flavourful. Great food and..."

Kat 01

"We had Risotto alla pescatora (seafood Risotto) and Piatto di mare (seafood platter). Both of them are delicious, but prefer the Risotto to the..."

Yuan Z

"This place deserves more than 5 star. Staff was so professional. We reached there after 9:30 they still let us in. Also the food was so good. I..."

Ali

"Fabulous meal. Our party of 4 all loved their meals. The fish was exceptional with a beautiful sauce. The others had perfectly cooked steaks. The..."

Susie Barlow

"An unexpectedly charming spot! We had a late night dinner for 2 after a long day of driving and our server was attentive and kind. We sampled two..."

Jennifer Johnson

"Delicious legit Italian and warm ambience! The antipasto plate was the highlight. We got a gnocchi and a risotto and both were wonderful. Hubby..."

Katie Chen-Dixon

"The residents and visitors to Taupo are lucky to have this restaurant in the town. The food was absolutely delicious and is a credit to the family..."

Lisa Krasenstein

"Food was good and delicious. Bruschetta was a bit let down. Pasta was delicious and definitely great size portions. Service was..."

Marin Ianev

"The staff were very friendly, a lovely atmosphere. The food was delicious, we had 3 dishes and shared them all but the carbonara was my personal..."

Dean Biss

"I had an absolutely fantastic dining experience at Portofino Italian restaurant in Taupo, New Zealand. The food was simply exceptional, starting with..."

M T

"Excellent cold Peroni, definitely one of the best places to eat in Taupo. Excellent pizza it as soon as you can it's best fresh and hot. The lasagne..."

Matt Bartels

"Wonder friendly staff. Amazing food. Would definitely go here again..."

Chrissy Morel

"Had dinner with a small group of friends recently. The staff was very courteous, and the food was very tasty. I recommend anyone who likes some..."

Sam Corrs

"Pasta was really good but didn't like the garlic bread. It was very tangy, and slightly too oily. Left a yuck taste in the mouth. Recommend booking..."

Ange

"Beautiful little spot very friendly and staff go above and beyond for customers food was delicious!! Would definitely recommend!!!! I absolutely love..."

Lil Momma

"Amazing food extremely noisy with two large groups in same area. Was a little dissapointed as we had such a tremendous experience in..."

Sean Walton

"Nice pizzeria in the centre of town. There is competition in this street with many eateries and italian restaurants. We selected this restaurant as I..."

Ewald Van Der Helm

"We were the first here tonight. We sat outside under the covered porch/sidewalk. Food was great! I had the Penne Al Salmone Affumicato. The smoked..."

William Nachand

Jolly Good Fellows

82/100 (2258 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Bangers And Mash

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

"Great pub with good honest pub meals. You won’t leave hungry! Whether it’s a nice sunny day and you sit outside or inside by the fire you get..."

Danno Williams

"Pretty good pub food in a great spot! We had the fish & chips (friggin amazing batter) and pan fried fish on mash with creamy caper sauce. Both were..."

Jacqueline Orr

"We had two great burgers. One beef and one chicken. Both with a unique spin thanks to the toppings. The service was the best and our orders were..."

Steve Christian

"A good choice in Taupo. Great service, super view, fun atmosphere. Good pub grub food. We went back because the staff were so..."

Meran Moore

"Lovely spot for lunch or a drink with views over the lake. Service was friendly and efficient, food was hot and tasty. One of our favorite spots in..."

Donaleen Shiell

"Place was full when we came so have to wait when a table became available. A bit of a wait for our orders too. I was getting hungry so ate at once..."

Cynthia G

"Only had to deal with one staff throughout our dinner and she was lovely. Service was quick and food was delicious and our group loved it. Only..."

Ecl Z

"Great atmosphere and both the food and the service was AMAZING. I honestly wish I could have stayed a few more days to go..."

Rhett McCoullough

"Love this place, great food, great beer, real lovely friendly people. For me personally love the values, supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦 Genuinely caring..."

Eddie Peel (Ed)

"Best food and service we have had in Taupō this week. Plus a great view over the lake and cold beers. See you again next year...."

Beau Mcleod

"We dined at Jolly Good Fellows last night. The bar and restaurant were full (so good to see) - We had booked for a Table of 8 - The staff - every..."

Jude Hanson

"Awesome food and service with a great looking of Lake Taupo. All staffs are very friendly and helpful. There are lots of car parking in off street...."

Kazal Karmaker

"Exceptional service and food, everything was just perfect, catering for a large birthday group. Jollies really went the extra mile, even opening..."

Rich Brett

"Great views, fantastic atmosphere and reasonable prices. Most of the staff bar one young waitress were lovely. Will definitely be back. Loved all our..."

Dani Berry

"Decent place just 30 meters from the lake shore - you can enjoy the view while you eat. I had a fish and chips with mushy peas and I can easly..."

Jakub Orłowski

Ploughman's Restaurant And Bar

81/100 (1638 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

"I walked in expecting a cheesy, British-style pub and average food (for no reason, I just had my doubts). What I received was expertly prepared food..."

Dane Marcus

"Well what can I say, wow, what an awesome place, we love theme bars and this one is awesome, what a beautiful place to go for a meal, even just a..."

Keith Buchan

"The food is delicious 😋 and the service is amazing. Thanks, ploughmans restaurant, for the night and dinner..."

Wild Wolf Spirit Gaming

"This place has great large portions! The service is a bit slow to be honest, one of the only negatives about the place. We ate here twice and were..."

Kyle D

"Just had an amazing dinner. 2x Adults, 3x children. We had the salt and pepper calamari, kids cheese pizza and fries, chicken and bacon salad, fish..."

Egan Bidois

"The wife and I switched to Ploughman's for our local, on account of the nice setting/atmosphere and the awesome staff! Special shout out to Taylor,..."

Tom MacPherson

"After a few bumps we’ve finally found a great place to dine in Taupo. The atmosphere is amazing and very English to every single detail. The..."

Vanessa Avila

"Excellent service. We had a great meal. Loved the setup. We were there on a busy weekend with a football festival. Would..."

Hadleigh Lynn

"Great English pub, if your looking for good food, friendly service, happy staff and cold beer with a nice place to sit outside and enjoy the sun then..."

Daniel Southall

"Great pub atmosphere. Lovely selection of food. Did not feel rushed at all. Portions on the large size. Great value for..."

Lianne Milne

"Garlic bread amazing. Arancini balls were well made with the nicest dipping sauce. Staff were well mannered and friendly. Great atmosphere. Good..."

David Lyle

"Excellent dining. Nice staff and friendly. Food awesome..."

Gayle Shaw

"Lived here for years and tried Ploughmans for the first time. Really enjoyed it. Nice big burger and fries, pizza’s looked good and the kids..."

Bronson Dredge

"Spicy chicken burger was great..."

Sharron Trass

"Awesome friendly service, and the food so good will definitely be..."

Bryan Wawatai (Wolfbane)

Crafty Trout Bier Kafe

81/100 (722 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Digital Payments

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

"After a fishing trip we brought our trout here to be cooked and had a great meal! The cider and alcoholic ginger beer were very nice. Be sure to..."

Liam Palmer

"Have lots of items with trout on it. There is cute trout goodie shop on first floor and second floor is pub. Foods are simple but so yummy ! But not..."

Eunice Choi

"wow, this place has the best potato fries i have ever had in my life! soo good! the cheeseburger was also excellent. great selection of delicious..."

Willy

"Upstairs and a little hidden away, but it’s a gem of a place. I love trying beers so this was magic to find. I got a tasting paddle and I would..."

Kym Moore

"Super cozy brewery with a great selection of ciders, beers, wines and cocktails. Enjoy the tasting rack on the sunny rooftop terrace, watched the..."

Faima Ramirez Hirschauer

"Best pizza and beer in town. I highly recommend this place. The spot is amazing, very unique, and the service is..."

Oscar Topete

"What a nice and cosy brewery. We enjoyed our visit and of course the good beer. The porter is nice. From my opinion/ taste Weizenbier (Wheatbeer)..."

Franzi-Und Ive

"Lovely inviting atmosphere, warm cozy fire, great friendly hospitality, wonderful meals and fantastic mulled wine! Made our group feel very..."

Lisa Red

"Pleasant Austrian themed pub / brewery with delicious food / beer and great decor. The Schnitzel plate was fantastic and the sauerkraut that..."

Christian Kortlang

"Amazing place to stop for a few big pints! Really cosy interior and tasty beers. Cool to have a brewery that doesn’t have the cut copy warehouse..."

james b

"Had a 9 tasting paddle. Ales/lagers/stouts are very nice. 13.5% lager is a nice drop. Well worth the money and definitely the nicest brews in Taupo...."

Matthew Fletcher

"Phenomenal place. Wonderful place to stop for a beer, a tasting rack and amazing schnitzel. The restaurant is quirky and cool, staff is attentive,..."

Kristin Potchynok

"Very cool spot lots to see, awesome balcony outside. Food is amazing and fast service. Family friendly! Cute gift shop down stairs. Unique..."

Armani Maree

"An unassuming and cozy little brew-pub that I almost missed while walking down the street. The beers were fresh and good. While I didnt eat..."

Andrew Lowe

"Worth going to in Taupo: great selection of craft beer, good food, great..."

Meran Moore

"Beer was pretty good and the flights are large so can't complain there. Easy stop for a beer when making a pit stop. Some good options for different..."

Kayc Hilihetule

"Crunchy and delicious pizza, which was customised to our needs. Tasty Smoke ginger beer. Warm and friendly service. Entertaining conversation with..."

Petr Bednář

Catch 22 Takeaways

81/100 (350 ratings)

"Well, I'm embarrassed to say but my wife and I accidentally ate it all before we could show off our lunch. Our only regret of the whole experience..."

Kyle Butler

"Good store with plenty of range & options . Staff were most welcoming for us tired travellers . The snapper cocktails & chips went down well & I..."

JT

"Amazing fish & chips place. Ask for extra crispy fish & chips - it taste sooo good! The owner is friendly, place is clean and serves great food in..."

TheMaximus481

"Very delicious fish & chips. Fish batter is just a thin layer n very crispy. Not many places in the world have this type of quality. No oil taste...."

YC frances

"The service is always incredibly friendly, the chips are my favorite in Taupo and always extra crispy as requested - I highly recommend the extra..."

Midge I

"Pretty nice Fush n' Chups... Friendly greeting and thank you as you collected the food by staff... Had one of their Packs, 1 fish, 1 sausage, 1..."

Spider Webb

"The food deserves high praise. It was well cooked and hot. Personable..."

SUSAN

"Friendly service. Great burgers and loaded wedges. We also got a seafood boil, I think it was worth the $50 we paid. I would call catch 22 more of a..."

Atawhai Dudley

"Clean, Freindly, everything visible, fresh snapper, nice scallops and oysters, good batter, oil/fat clean, kumara chips really good. Would have been..."

Jeff Coffin

"Best Fish and Chips we've had since returning to New Zealand last year. We read the reviews and glad we ignored a few minor comments and experienced..."

Patricia Joseph

"One of the best meals we have had in town, ordered a bit of everything from the menu and it was all fantastic! Great menu options and Wonderful..."

Z W

"Best fish and chips we have had by far in Taupo, the hoki and fried mussels tasted fresh, crisp and delicious,.. the patrons were super friendly, we..."

Patu Mama

"My family and I stopped in here to eat last weekend, the fish was beautiful!! Nice thin batter, tasted fresh and not chewy, scallops were perfection..."

Jens Bell

"Delicious late lunch in the sunshine today. Everything about the visit delightful. Bummed we're from Melbourne and can't come here to try EVERYTHING...."

Talitha Fraser

"Ordered online: - Good value and ready on time. Friendly service with a smile. Works Burger homemade angus beef pattie with cheese, onion rings,..."

chris coetzee

"Best fish and chips around! These guys love what they do and do it well. Great food and excellent..."

Nicole Schuster

"Love catch 22! The new owners are so friendly, Hardworking and just nice people. Had fish, hotdog, spring roll and chips tonight, very nice,..."

John Fitness

80/100 (608 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

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"A great variety on the menu and tasty food. Something to suit both of us. this restaurant was suggested to us by some of the locals (we were in..."

Karen Killeen

"Good fushion food at a good price. Portion was a decent size and not too big to leave me feeling stuffed. I also like the mini salad they had on our..."

Wreckoftheday

"This has got to be one of my favourite restaurants in Taupo. Very unassuming little cafe but has some of the most delicious and unique Thai dishes..."

John Curtis

"I ordered a tasty Prawn starter which was accompanied with a fresh salad and tasty sweet chilli dipping The chicken and rice dish had a variety of..."

Leskin Lambert

"Delicious food and tidy clean restaurant, love to see you again..."

Hưng Phillip

"Tasty food and a reasonable price. Service was like home and made us feel so chill and rested for our..."

Be the One

"We stopped by in the pouring rain without reading any reviews and were pleased we did! The food is delicious and packed with flavour. We often have..."

Darryn Hayter

"Food decent between takeout and restraunt quality. Just on the restraunt side. Service great they are authentic thai and friendly / smile. Serving..."

Ian Marty

"Perfect Pad Thai, full of flavour, good little kick on a cold day. Spot on service which came as a surprise since service in Taupō is pretty poor..."

Andrew Oliver

"Really great takeaway! And they use those new biodegradable bags! The pad thai is very tasty! Be sure to ask for..."

Jaskarn Bains

"Two of us shared a portion of pad see ew (pork) and green curry (beef). Portions were good, and the green curry was delicious! Pad see ew was tasty..."

Gillian Chong

"Siam Thai is some of the best Thai food I have had outside of Thailand. The food is very authentic and incredibly delicious. The staff make you feel..."

Sabrina Cole

"The flavours were good and the ambience felt more welcoming than most Thai restaurants (including ones I've been to in Thailand), but we did leave a..."

Geoff Wilson

"Excellent service, delicious food! And they let us hang out in the restaurant, even though they were closed, so we could keep warm whilst we waited..."

Abigail Win

"A small restaurant but with good Thai food, we'll presented. Portion is a bit small..."

Raymond Goh

"Good fresh and tasty food and portion sizes. Would have liked more chilli in curry but otherwise..."

Ainsley Smith

"I love this restaurant and try to visit everytime im in Taupo. So many great options to choose from and I'm yet to have a bad experience in 6 or 7..."

Harry Saunderson-Warner

"Amazing thai!! Homely, authentic, family..."

Kiwi lover

"When visiting Taupo, search for Thai food and Google Maps recommended restaurants. Overall, it was good, reaching our expectations. Because there..."

Fiona Li

"Just in love with the food here.. Amazing food and the quantity is good too. The desert was so..."

Ranje

The Lakeland Bar & Brasserie

80/100 (49 ratings)

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Mulligan's Public House

80/100 (307 ratings)

Digital Payments

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best pub in Taupō EASILY the vibes are amazing, the whole team are friendly and nice and clean up Quick!! Pub quiz is always a blast and a great..."

MK

"We really liked this little pub. We were the only people in there to begin with, but it started filling up quick once it got closer to the band..."

Anderson Family

"Was fun didn't eat anything but great atmosphere, warm and friendly..."

Jasmine te whaiti

"Great atmosphere, great staff. The burger was less than average but it wouldn't stop me from coming here again for drinks and..."

Adventure Pants

"Wish I was there for a music night.. atmosphere is Great...food enjoyable... Fish and chips nice Guinness stew with mash YUM... Cheers..."

Nicholas Caley

"The new outdoor area is an amazing place to spend your summer arvo.. great selection of whiskeys and other top shelf drinks, has pool tables out back..."

emma M

"Awesome friendly place, if you need to relax come..."

Bryan Wawatai (Wolfbane)

"Best pint of Guinness outside of..."

Michael Lay

"This was fantastic. Myself, Wife and daughter had a lovely meal. Great pints of Guinness. And believe me I have drank a fair amount of Guinness in my..."

pearse kinchella

"Love this place! If you are looking for a cool place that doesn't have the tourist trap feel, and you are looking for excellent food, this is the..."

Val Nevitt

"Great as usual. New owners since we last visited Taupo. Maybe add more old and known music too but still friendly and beers are cheap. Oh and my..."

Tarnz Nehua

"Quick stop after a long drive. Found this pub by accident. Best pint of Guinness I've had in a long time. Nice wee pub. Even let us try the wine..."

Al Bax

Vietnamese Joint

80/100 (265 ratings)

Parking Available

"Amazing spot 1 minutes walk from the lake. They have a dedicated vegan page on the menu, there aren’t too many dishes but we had everything other..."

Liam Flanagan

"Unforgettable Experience! The service of this restaurant is legit! The lemongrass pork rice is so yummy! The pho (rare beef) the best , I prefer..."

Risalene Kabayao

"Our meals were delicious. This isn’t a fancy restaurant, but the food is very good. I had the vegetarian meal, which was very tasty. Very..."

Brian Karnofsky

"Friendly staff and tasty vegan menu items. They need to take greater care to keep peanuts out of the meal as our peanuts were separately supplied in..."

Stephen Tan

"This place has such a nice vibe, and great food, with vegan options too. You can even find out what zodiac year you are! I’d recommend anything..."

Lana Burns

"We were so happy that this spot opened in Taupo, this has become our weekly go to dinner spot. The flavors are authentic and delicious. Now that..."

Kristen Koo

"Amazing and super authentic food! Definitely worth the..."

Wendy L

"Wow what a great find in Taupo. Food is beautiful, simple and yet elegant. Cheap affordable place with a smaller simple menu, but something for..."

Scott Devonport

"Really wanted some fresh Vietnamese food as we were passing through Taupō. This place was great. There was a misunderstanding with our order and the..."

Morg Fisher

"A must-try if you're stopping at Taupo as this up-and-coming Vietnamese restaurant is sure to impress. We had the low carb salad and beef noodle soup..."

Anne Lim

"Although the price seemed a bit high, the food was amazing. Highly recommend the beef soup with rice/ noodle and the waffle with both condensed milk..."

Joel Kang

"Highly recommend the chicken summer rolls, bahn mi, vermicelli bowls and their famous Vietnamese coffee!!! Beautiful people, beautiful food, the kind..."

Sarah Morley

"I tried the Beef Stew Soup and it was amazing! Will come back..."

Grace C

"i absolutely love Vietnamese food and this is the real deal, from the coffee with condensed milk to the spring rolls, everything i tried was so..."

Lisa Castéran

"Very authentic Beef Pho delicious big bowl of flavourful soup with lots of Beef go you won’t be..."

Jackie helliker

"Favourite place to eat in Taupō whenever we come through. Very kind and sweet staff. Especially to our children. Always excited to get to come back..."

rowan crowe

"Nice little restaurant, fresh atmosphere. The gentleman who served us was so friendly, polite and patient (we have never tried vietnamese kai before)..."

Orana Trevelyan

Lotus Thai Restaurant

80/100 (929 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

"We have been getting takeaway from here for many years but last night was the first time we have actually sat in the restaurant for a meal. We have..."

Verity Holmes

"The food was delicious!! Really enjoyed the staff, service and atmosphere. Meals were incredibly affordable. One of my best Thai restaurant..."

Ali Palmer

"Staff were very attentive to our needs and all meals arrived together which to me is important so no one was eating while others were waiting. Meals..."

Michael Guillemot

"We had booked for 11 ppl and had 2 extras, they fit us in with no fuss. They also have fit us in on a very busy night before, the food is fabulous,..."

Kerry Hiha

"Service is the best and the food even better. So love dining..."

Marie Therese

"Best food best service lovely attentive people. I had the half marinated chicken..."

Lee Harris Hawkes

"Fabulous service and food - could not be..."

Barbara J McLaughlan

"Very welcoming especially to our Vegan & Vegetarian family. Tonnes to choose from and perfect service, very affordable pricing also! Thank you so..."

Amy Wade

"It was beautiful. Service was excellent meal..."

Pepe Salu Tanuvasa

"Best thai I've had and such friendly staff! Can't wait to visit..."

Abigail Dohnji

"Found this Restaurant on trip advisor and order 3 main dishes,veggies and rice for 2 people it was lovely and fresh and very generous servings we..."

Angela Bercys

"Very good service to go with the very good..."

Anne Todd

"Great food. Great service. Would definitely go back..."

Carmella Galati-Hanley

"Delicious food amazing service highly..."

Emma Braiden

"Delicious good. Great service. Highly..."

Corinne Fowler

"Wow! Service is amazing, food is amazing. Thank you. Best lunch..."

Marindi Martin

"Not bad. No idea what I ordered but it was Seafood 14 and it was YUM!! Drinks are good. Service was alright, given the amount of people..."

Cameron Walker

"Dined here many years ago an it was amazing an still..."

Steve Hemara

"Awesome ambience n..."

Tanushree BaruaGupta

"This was a lovely place to have a Thai meal. We have had a lot of Thai meals in the UK but this is one of the best we have had. Spring Rolls were..."

Simon Duxon

"Some of the best Thai we’ve had and fantastic service! In fact, it’s hard to say what was better, the delicious food or the hospitality of the..."

Josh and Kaity Aldridge

"Really great customer service and wonderful flavours in all our food. Reasonably priced for the quality. Highly recommend..."

Julie Forman

"Absolutely Devine food. We had very quick service here. Meals were beautifully presented and very good value for money. We had an early dinner but as..."

Karen P

"Went here for the first time. It was recommended by a few people and now I know why… the food was absolutely delicious! And the service was top..."

TaliaNicholas

"The food was excellent. In was in no way their fault I didn't enjoy my yellow curry, that was all on me. The entree coconut soup (forget it's name)..."

Joanne McCarthy

"Very nice experience, the food was exception. Well presented and the spicy 🌶️ level was perfect. Probably one of the best Thai Beef Salad's I've..."

Martin Hall

"Delicious food... We always go to Lotus Thai when in Taupo. Staff /service was friendly, smiley and attentive. (Missed the lotus shaped napkins on..."

rachel garratt

"Great food and service although it will say mild, medium or hot on the menu, you can choose your own heat level. Kiwi hot is still quite spicy so..."

Anthony Wong Ah Kit

"One of the better Thai places I've been to in New Zealand. The food here is quite delicious and the portions are decent. The menu has quite a few..."

Benedict Uy

"This restaurant has classic, traditional decor reminiscent of the restaurants I went to as a child in the 1980s. The service was good, attentive and..."

John Lehmann

"Amazing food, speedy service even when the restaurant was full (we'd revisited because it was too good not to return) and again, amazing..."

Mark Greenmantle

"We love Thai food so often eat in Thai restaurants (usually good but certainly not always). We were just passing through Taupo and were lucky to have..."

Ian Sutton

"Really yummy Thai, had crispy pork curry and duck and cashew, both absolutely delicious, and lovely service..."

Junaya Raika

"Tasty thai food but i believe they can be better as the tom yum is not spicy enough. They should give option to cook the authentic taste when..."

YC frances

"A wonderful dining experience was had at the Lotus Thai. Its one of my favourite places to visit when in Taupo. I had the Duck with Cashews. A sweet,..."

Glenn Evans

"I had my 70th birthday celebration at Lotus Thai on a Saturday night recently with friends and family. We were a group of about 35, from little..."

Joanne Wilson

Greedy Pizza

79/100 (203 ratings)

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