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The Local Diner
93
/100 (635 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
Diner
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Diner
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My partner and I were in Taupo for the weekend & town was absolutely packed for breakfast. We were pleased to see the diner was nice & quiet. Lady at..."
Nell Ss
"Highly recommend place for delicious food. Enjoyed our breakfast today and friendly service. Local Diner is where you can enjoy Sri Lankan Authentic..."
Jinali Silva
"Lovely little gem to stop at during a road trip. The food was delicious. I recommend the pork ribs! Service was good and the establishment is well..."
Michael McCarty
"Love the old school diner look. Food was delicious and staff were friendly and cheerful. Kids loved the milkshakes being in the old glass milk..."
Heather Proffit
"Absolutely LOVE this place!! Gary runs it so well and you can tell this in the food! It's nothing fancy but that's what makes it what it is! I would..."
Laura Crittenden
"Lovely 50s-restaurant-themed place with a even more Lovely couple preparing and serving fast, delicious and well prepared food. Super Clean and tidy,..."
John Cury (John Cury)
"Got this place recommended by my truck driving bro inlaw, so stopped here for lunch on our way south. Awesome place, decor is 60's milk bar, good..."
Robert Fletcher
"New owners are really friendly and kind. Food is great. Restraunt is clean and food is cheap. All in all a bloody good place!! Highly..."
Tai Taupo
"The people were lovely the ribs and burger were amazing nice milkshakes too..."
Rawiri Mcgregor
"This restaurant is under new management now. We tried some Srilankan food it was amazing. Very nice atmosphere would make you feel like the those old..."
Shalutha Bomulla
"Fantastic place to grab a feed. Very cool interior space all done up in that old "classic americana" diner theme. Excellent food, great service and..."
The Māori That Bikes (Maori That Bikes)
"Delicious and valuable， very friendly..."
Zed Zhao
"Excellent & very ablidging will to go the extra mile too satify you needs, cant speak highly enough of the amazing customer..."
graham rapaea
"Excellent food. Such a relaxing place. Retro setting is really..."
Henry McCarty
"Very nice place and staff are so friendly.. Our dinner was nice, a side of salad would of been nice with the meals but overall everything was great....."
Shannel Tata
"Very friendly and welcoming service. Food is fantastic. Real 60's truck stop feel. A must for..."
JACO VORSTER
"I was lucky to be brought here once a week as a child. Then it became overpriced. But it's back to nostalgia. The prices, the food quality and..."
jess brunswick
Paulys Diner
92
/100 (3304 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Diner
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Diner
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Veggie Burger
Fish
Burgers
Cheeseburger
Burger
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Chili
Mac and cheese
Fast food
Fast food
American
Diner
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best burger in Taupo? yeah, probably - but the bar isn't exactly high... Have eaten here twice and enjoyed it both times, but I've definitely had a..."
Alex Marshall
"Things have changed. I came here years ago and it was amazing! But times have changed and so has this place. The southern fried chicken burger was..."
Jared Wood
"Food was good, staff were friendly as well. Highly recommend the southern fried chicken (any variation) as well as the special beef burger. Jackfruit..."
JQ Teo
"After a long days drive and staying a night in Taupo I asked them to recommend me a burger and liking some spice I went with the chilli cheese burger..."
Jonas Lim
"They say it is the best burger in town. I disagree. I think is the best burger in the North island. Just go there if you crave for some burger. Stop..."
TEONG LING YEOH
"DO believe the hype! Possibly the best smash burger I’ve had in NZ over the years—far outweighing the famous (and in my personal opinion..."
Steven Thompson
"The average price of a burger is $15, but it's delicious, and I personally think it's worth..."
Xie Xie
"Exceptional dining experience! From the warm ambiance to the exquisite flavors, every detail at this place reflects a commitment to excellence. The..."
akshay malhotra
"Had to stop at Pauly's Diner when I was in Taupo. The burgers are simply delicious and you can make it a combo with chips and a drink. We had the BBC..."
William Lin
"excellent burgers here. not much seating inside, and the meat patty was quite small for the price. i had to pay extra to have salad in the burger...."
Willy
"Found this burger place unexpectedly and boy was it good. Me & my wife shared 1 burger and it was so good we returned again the next day. The service..."
Richard Ng
"Limited place to dine in.For me bun was nice and for first time to try their burger it quite..."
Hana 4260
"This place is fantastic really. The burgers and shakes are very simple but they are excellent. Made fresh to order along with the milkshakes. The..."
Alexander Blaskovich
"Busy spot for dinner. I had I the bacon smash burger, outstanding crunch on smash patties, soft sweet bun. Chicken was very tasty and flavorsome,..."
Jono joe
"So we saw videos on YouTube and one of YouTuber recommended this place in Taupo. Before that I never knew it existed. Soo we plan to go there on our..."
Gagandeep Singh
"These burgers are SICK. also. Chips Cole with chip spice which was delicious. Had a great banana milkshake. And glass bottle coke & L&P...."
Lorene Bannon
Smk Southern Meat Kitchen
89
/100 (653 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Southwestern
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Ice Cream
Donuts
Burger
Pork
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
Ribs
"Friendly staff, nice atmosphere. The garlic bread was amazing as was the steak, the pulled pork was a little dry but still very tasty. Good size..."
Robyn McCorkindale
"Nice place, tried on a whim, food and drinks came out quick. Staff were friendly. Only downside was the platter. A table for 4, it just doesn't..."
Campbelljanelucy
"A delicious BBQ place in Taupo is very welcomed. We were really hungry after walking the Tongariro Crossing. You can definitely smell BBQ as you..."
Jay
"Was so satisfied with the food and service. We ordered the platter and every element on the platter was so delicious. There chilli sauce was awesome..."
도동도동
"This was really quite a nice dinner. Kids meals were generous and well enjoyed, our fried chicken was huge and we were glad to split it with a..."
Peter Tyson
"Great shared board with a good selection of meats on rice. Tidy premises and friendly staff. Had a nice kids meal..."
Milan “MrPotterSmith” Potter
"I've had American bbq in the US and i can't in honesty say that this matched that. The reality is that this is southern bbq INSPIRED as opposed to..."
Devils Advocate (Chiwi)
"Was looking around the internet for somewhere to eat before arriving in Taupo an picked SMK and it did not disappoint! Excellent service and..."
Abe Obrien
"Amazing! We got a share box diner for 2. We added cornbread and bacon Mac and cheese aswell so we could try everything and we're not disappointed at..."
Sarah Smith
"All of the food coming out looked delicious. We had the platter for 2 with a side of Mac n cheese, and it was a big feed. All the flavours were..."
Ross Wilkinson
"Had a very delightful meal here, our reserved table was right by the window we got the early so we had the whole place to ourselve. Enjoy the..."
Honesty Thompson
"Great BBQ restaurant, great variety on the menu and such a warm, cosy atmosphere. The meals came in large portions which is good if you’re looking..."
definitely not me
"Best chicken I have had in my life! It was succulent and juicy. The chips and gravy just throw the dish over the edge. I was absolutely blown..."
Emma Funaki
"Friendly staff and nice BBQ. We got a pit meal and added an extra meat. We also tried the cornbread (not the best we've had). It was more than enough..."
Peter Finlay
"The food was amazing! Definitely worth a visit! Meat was super tender and flavourful and the bread tasted like buttery pastry..."
Lisa Bell
"Person ordered burger pulled pork, said was best burger tasted. Steak was cooked as requested and all food..."
Michelle
"Had really nice burgers in this stylish place. Both brisket and pulled pork burgers were..."
Sami Tiainen
Lone Star
76
/100 (1925 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Southwestern
Bar
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Southwestern
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Prawns
Burger
Fish & chips
Burrito
Beef
Nachos
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Sit down
New Zealand
Southwestern
Bar
American
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Service was goooood!!!! Food was gooooood!!!! Booked a table with 27 people and definitely a great outcome. Food didnt take long at all, staff were..."
Fooooood
"Very busy and packed with people. I loved how they had free range chicken and such a range of yummy food. There was a long wait but only because they..."
Foodie
"I came in when all the 'Halloween deco' was up and it looked very well done!The place is well located and the bar is a presentable..."
Daniel Moore
"Have been here twice and it is the best Lone Star in my opinion! The deserts in particular are great, the food in general is value for money. Great..."
Aimee R
"Had my daughters 21st dinner here last June, and it was really good, it was a busy Saturday night, but their service was great.Meals were..."
Kim Ormsby
"Busy busy busy, Lonestar is Lonestar you always know what you are going to get if you are a repeat customer and it will taste the same every time and..."
Amanda
"Had lunch here yesterday & afternoon drinkees today, fast friendly service, warm welcoming atmosphere & a free garlic loaf this afternoon to..."
Colene McBride
"had a whānau lunch and we all loved our meals ✨ cooked perfectly and presentation was so pretty. left feeling full and satisfied 🍽️ we’ll..."
LOZZ
"We tried the online takeaway option in Taupo. Great easy experience, value for money with generous portion sizes. We ordered the Rib box. Only..."
Becs Illingworth
"Showed up late notice with no booking and was catered to by staff. Service was lovely and top notch and the food was amazing. My wife had the salmon..."
Sione Vea
"Food was great, staff were..."
Christine Bradshaw
"We went for the Boxing Day dinner. The food was amazing. The staff was very friendly. Although we haven’t made a reservation the team helped us to..."
Chanjief Chandrakumar
"Ignored on arrival by maitre de and nearly walked back out after a wait, then sat us at a table by an open door without being asked if it would be..."
Grant Robinson
"FOOD was spectacular! Got the Pork and the Crackling was to die for. If you know me you'll know I love a good cracking. Only complaint was that It..."
James Hickmott
"Love the taste of homemade garlic bread 🍞. The rib is so yummy as well. Food comes fast and cooks in a nice..."
Be the One
"Our server has been amazing. As I ordered low dairy, she has checked with me every step of the way during the preparation of our meal. Excellent..."
Toffee-pop Nz
"Came to lonestar for dinner, My partners 1st time and we loved it, He had the Tequila Scallops and Bb Ribs and I had the Dixie Chicken 😍 Enjoyed..."
Shannel Tata
"Super evening with the usual massive portions of food. We were five at the table. We enjoyed Redneck Ribs (enough for two), salmon, teraki and chips..."
Dora Green
Lakehouse Taupo
75
/100 (1205 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Central European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Burger
Tacos
Prawns
Beef
Fondue
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Mussels
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
"Really great food and cocktails offered here. We ordered the vegetarian nachos to share as well and they were amazing. The service of the staff was..."
Carol A
"Fantastic service. Warm and inviting. Best lemon lime bitters I've ever had. Really beautifully presented meals. Lamb rump on hot stone that you..."
Dylan Pay
"Beer selection = 5 Food = 4 Good selection of craft beers and location near the lake with good people watching makes the Lakehouse a regular choice..."
Lena Jenkins
"The food here is fine but let's be real, the drinks here are fantastic. This place introduced me to my favorite beer of all time: White Mischief by..."
Alex Divinsky
"Had an awesome night with my colleagues last week at Lakehouse Taupo after a busy shift. Yummy ribs with perfect crispy kumara on the side! Staffs..."
t0ny
"Great view, pretty good food. Pizza was much better than it looks but probably would go with a burger next time. Steak sandwich was unreal. Service..."
Nick W
"Decent selection of craft beer and some nice choices for food. Seafood came out on a hot rock that I was able to cook the food on to my liking...."
Aaron “Roadkill” Saxon
"Sat inside and enjoyed the rugby match while enjoying a hot stone steak! Service and atmosphere was great - Would recommend you stop by for drinks or..."
Laura Johns
"These guys had really great service, lovely food, amazing whiskey and lovely views. Was busy and packed but still enjoyed our dinner. Top..."
Karepa Wall
"The stone cooked meals are really good! Friendly staff and good..."
Tysel Hepi
"Looks like a great place for craft beer. Stopped in for breakfast with family. Meal was good and coffee..."
Jacques du Toit
"One of the best Pubs ive been to with decent portion Fish and Chips with tasty salad. Good vibes inside too. Highly recommended when coming around to..."
Kiwindian 17
"Came down here for breakfast just after lunch. Food was good as was the coffee. Good views over Lake Taupo from the..."
Mike “Mike” Cook
"Nice food, good price and view of the..."
Kelly R
"Always my dinner restaurant of choice when in Taupo. Staff are very friendly and food is always..."
Malcolm Brotherton
"Nice and tasty breakfast... A bit cold inside (winter -..."
Zdeněk Šmejkal
Mcdonald's
72
/100 (5156 ratings)
Quick Bites
Cafe
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Cafe
Brunch
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
American
Café
Fast food
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Playgrounds
Drive Thru
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Consistent taste of Big Mac with Chicken and Bacon, egg McMuffin, and hashbrown. The coffee was mild. A few spacious indoor dine-in areas and a few..."
Ernest Li
"As far as McDonald's go, they are mostly all the same, food never changes. However this one has a DC3 in the front yard that also doubles as a dining..."
Alistair Drake
"I admit it, we came for the plane. But the plane is totally worth the trip! Where else in the world can you order your Happy Meal, walk past the..."
Marsha Russell
"📍 McDonald's Taupo Lake Boasts the title of the coolest McDonald's in the world! It indeed looks stunning from the outside and has an antique..."
彭笙瑞
"Only went for plane. Was pretty cool and well setup. There is a front museum but with some information. This could use a little bit of an update as..."
James Thompson
"Overall this place is great. Had some stunning views over the adjacent lake Taupo. This Macdonalds maintained the standard of the franchise and were..."
Gustav Campher
"Very special McDonalds. What a place to eat and enjoy. No aircon so it got a bit warm but the whole place was fantastic and worth eating. Would go..."
William Sherwin
"Pretty cool!!! It proudly boasts the title of being the coolest McDonald's in the world, and for good reason! The highlight of this restaurant is the..."
Cooper
"The view is great ⤴︎ ⤴︎ ⤴︎ I was surprised to see a real plane next to the shop‼️ It was very lively and the staff was nice..."
ウェイクエイキー
"It was a fun experience with decent food. The person taking trays from the airplane didn’t bother wiping the tables...."
Lisa Baker
"Nice place, Nice atmosphere and location. The plane to eat in is obviously a huge..."
João Pinela
"The aeroplane is extraordinary, but the dishes is super small. Totally different compare to other outlet… I can eat two sets in..."
xuan yui lim
"Really lovely breakfast, potato hash was so yum!!!! I do prefer my bacon crisper but apart from that top notch. Will definitely be..."
Em Jenner
"Voted coolest McDonald's in the world, how can it not be a five star when it has a plane that you can eat in? The said plane does only have one door..."
Dennis Chu (chukatsung)
"Dubbed the world's coolest mcdonald's for their DC-3 plane. Had a meal on the plane, and it was a rather fun experience where there are antique..."
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