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Smk Southern Meat Kitchen
89/100 (653 ratings)
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Bar
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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
The Mira Thai And Seafood Restaurant
88/100 (226 ratings)
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Seafood
Vegan Options
Thai
Diner
Fusion
Bar
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Fusion
Diner
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Asian
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Dinner
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Asian
Diner
Seafood
Bar
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Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Beautiful ambience and decor. Quick service. Good food. We went at 2ish in the afternoon and we were the only customers. Nice and peaceful. We..."
swati pawar
"We dined at this restaurant for lunch and were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional flavors that met our expectations, accompanied by a delightful..."
Alfredo Jr Fallarme
"While walking around in the morning we came across this Thai Restaurant and made a booking for dinner. Place look appealing and the person taking our..."
Patrick Zuluaga
"A decent thai restaurant in Taupo. Just need to have some Asian food after a few days eating western food. Overall, it is not..."
Ray文 “ChampagneRayman”
"Loved all our food, starters we amazing we had the muscles and fried chicken nibbles. Mains, lobster tail and wagu beef. Beautiful Thai food. Will..."
Chloe Black
"Popped in for dinner last night on a whim (we were just passing by) and was pleasantly surprised at how good everything was - service was super..."
Lily
"So beautiful a restaurant. Such kind and intuitive staff, amazing food and variety, meals came out in such good time, fantastic location, and great..."
Mia Lamerton
"Tried this restaurant last night and were not disappointed. Food was delicious, ambience was good, and service was warm and friendly. Food took..."
Stephen Lasham
"Definitely recommend the Tom Kha soup ! We ordered Pad Thai , Green curry and Tom Kha soup all were delicious and presented well . Loved the ambience..."
Lani Ray
"I am a big fan of Thai food. And I was lucky to find a best Thai restaurant ever on my holiday! All the food we had were amaging, fresh and full of..."
Suzie S
Waterside Restaurant & Bar
86/100 (2127 ratings)
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Bar
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Bar
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European
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New Zealand
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After-hours
Lunch
Pesto
Calamares
Burger
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Chowder
Beef
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Fish & chips
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Meatballs
Duck
Cheesecakes
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Mussels
Sit down
Bar
European
New Zealand
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Waterfront
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Seating
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"Absolutely delicious meal here tonight. Steak and chicken meals we’re beautifully done. Great spot with views to the lake. Staff were excellent,..."
L-M Hallam
"This is a perfect location to have lunch especially on a warm and sunny day. Location is right infront of the lake and has nice ambience. Staff are..."
Ferdinand Go
"We had a table for 10. The front wait staff were engaging and attentive. Our lovely attendant took our orders and even after all the changes, the..."
Teresa Higham
"Food was excellent and delicious! I finished it so fast before I even thought of taking a photo. Steak was cooked to absolute perfection. Sticky date..."
Sophia Lemafa
"We had a nice dinner out with the family, great friendly staff, nice meals, love the platters and kids enjoyed their sundaes 🍨..."
Rini Sim
"This place is insane! The food, the location. Incredible. Loved every minute. Service was amazing. Thankyou, we really enjoyed our..."
Charlotte Fletcher-Beesely
"The freakshakes were a kids idea of heaven! Food was great and the service was excellent. Cocktails 🍸 are amazing..."
Charlotte Marshall
"Dinner was so yummy. I had the chicken wrapped in bacon with a sun-dried tomato paste inside & gnocchi. It was..."
Iso Anderson
"Had a dinner meal here while spending the night in Taupo. Service was outstanding, venue was warm, clean and spacious. Food was just perfect, and the..."
Catherine Faletanoai
"We had our work Christmas dinner here on Friday and the food and service were awesome! Great value for money and the staff were lovely, accommodating..."
Carolyn Mackay
"I like it. Good experience while dining with family. Good food as..."
Bas
"Bit of a long wait but food wasn't bad, could've been a bit of a larger serving for the chicken..."
Madilyn Povey
"We enjoyed our dinner. Ribs were great. Mussels were delicious but my steak was just..."
Marin Ianev
"2years before，Awesome place close to lake. The staff sre cute and friendly, they gave me high quality services feels. Thanks guests. (Adding my..."
Jimmy LAI
"We were in town for a day and chose this restaurant for dinner based on the special advertised on the board outside and the atmosphere plus lighting..."
Yen Luong
"Went to lunch at Waterside to sample their "Freakshakes" Had a Chocolate, Caramel and Fudge, they were delicious, quite a bit to get through,..."
Spider Webb
"Been here before last time when I went to Taupo. Their steak here is very good. We also tried their mussel with creamy bacon sauce which. The..."
Wilson Shum
Pool Deck
86/100 (216 ratings)
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Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Café
Bar
Pub
Accepts American Express
Cash Only
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Fox & Hounds
85/100 (758 ratings)
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Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
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British
European
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Gluten Free Options
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Lamb
Fish
Pork
Beef
Salad
Fish & chips
Scallops
Salmon
Bangers And Mash
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
British
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Family style
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Full Bar
Television
Free Wifi
Street Parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
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Lunch
Mid-range
"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
The Bay Bar & Brasserie
84/100 (311 ratings)
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Bar
Pub
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
New Zealand
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Pork
Salad
Prawns
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
Bar
Pizza
Gastropub
New Zealand
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Jolly Good Fellows
82/100 (2258 ratings)
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British
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Brunch
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Lunch
Ribs
Burger
Nachos
Bangers And Mash
Lasagne
Shrimp
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Pork
Salad
Fish & chips
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Parking Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Waterfront
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Mid-range
"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)
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European
New Zealand
British
British
Bar
European
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Burger
Curry
Prawns
Cheesecakes
Beef
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Scallops
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Chowder
Cheesecake
Fish & chips
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
British
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Parking Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"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)
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Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pizza
Pizza
Gastropub
European
European
Gastropub
Austrian
Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch
Burger
Salad
Ribs
Pretzel
Fish & chips
Schnitzel
Fish
Sit down
Bar
Pizza
Gastropub
European
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Television
Free Wifi
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Visa
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Street Parking
Takeout
Cash Only
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Mulligan's Public House
80/100 (307 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Cash Only
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Cobb & Co. Taupo
79/100 (1977 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Seafood
Bar
Steakhouse
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Burger
Ribs
Prawns
Nachos
Shrimp
Beef
Schnitzel
Sirloin Steak
Lamb
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Wings
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Sit down
European
Seafood
Bar
Steakhouse
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Lovely place for dinner- family friendly atmosphere, but suitable for single person, or group. I was late in my dinning time and really appreciated..."
Christine Raymond - Kichwapanikuna
"We had drinks and fries to start our late lunch, chefs were sent off on a break before there dinner set but we were happy to find a place to take us..."
Ruiha kara
"The gentleman who served us was wonderful, sorry I don't recall your name. We were not bothered by the "no liqour licence yet" But i do understand..."
Orana Trevelyan
"Very nice meals, wanted dessert but couldn't fit anything else after..."
Jo Atkinson
"Great restaurant! Portion sizes were big, prices were decent. Wouldn’t call the food top quality, but perfectly acceptable for a cheaper family..."
John Thompson
"Haven't been to a cobb n Co since I was little... So the Adult traffic jams were just fun!! Beautiful meal. Amazing staff. (and local..."
Sarah Morris
"Great place for good food and ambience. Like most places short staffed so don't be in a hurry and let the staff do the best they can. Lovely well..."
Philip Luders
"Family diner with some extra thrown in. The wait staff did tell us that they are understaffed and tried their best to serve everyone as punctually as..."
Sarah Ong
"We had a lovely evening at Cobb & Co. Wish they were still in Auckland. Really great service and the food was high quality. They were really kid..."
Kiri
"Walked in 45 minutes before the kitchen closed. Promptly ordered & received our meals quick smart. The food & service were both great...."
Ingrid Chapman
Lone Star
76/100 (1925 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Southwestern
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Bar
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Southwestern
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Prawns
Burger
Burrito
Beef
Nachos
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Pork
Calamari
Calamares
Fish & chips
Salmon
Sit down
American
New Zealand
Southwestern
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
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
Pub N Grub
72/100 (2030 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chowder
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Burger
Ribs
Nachos
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Steak Sandwich
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Pork
Mussels
Salmon
Fish & chips
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Seating
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Waterfront
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great calamari excellent salad and loved the dressing! Beef burger was..."
Steve Anderson
"Delicious food, coffee roasted and brewed perfectly and a great price. Friendly waiter's, clean facilities, good music, great atmosphere. Visit..."
mushable13
"Didn't get food just had a couple of pints and enjoyed the view. Like the layout. Awesome bar maid. Friendly. Fun and..."
Annette Mariu
"Pub n Grub was busy when we arrived, but it was easy to get a table. I got a steak with chips and a glass of wine, as did my partner. That came to..."
Stewart McDonald
"We popped in for a drink. Casual bar/restaurant. Warm welcome. Relaxed atmosphere. Didn't try the food tho what was coming out looked very..."
susan young
"We were in Taupō for the weekend and this seems to be THE place to go. Was always busy with a good energy but we easily managed to find a table both..."
Lisa Nelson
"Went with a group last weekend. Personally I had Tempura Prawns followed by the Fettuccini with added chorizo and prawns. Mine superb. Couple of the..."
Phil Heming
"Just a little more care in the preparation as one of our 4.meals had cold deep fried squid rings. Service was average fornthe price paid. Tip: 1...."
Shane Weastell (Westy)
"I had the fish burger and 2 pina coladas, absolutely amazing. My partner had the steak meal and was full until 2pm the next day. The customer service..."
Danielle746
"Absolutely love Pub n Grub, we stop here for breakfast whenever we pass through Taupo. Staff are always friendly and miling, food is always..."
Katfrin
"Nice food, resonably priced loved the decor. Our waitress wasn't very responsive she must've had a long day we greeted her twice but no reply hope..."
Char Rewiri-Ulufonua
"Had dinner there in October 2022. The crispy salmon and the fettuccine were both delicious. Service was also excellent, noting that there is a..."
Nick Choy
"My family and I have been coming here for the past few years every time we drop by Taupo. The food and service are always exceptional. Friendly staff..."
Betty Bloghog
"Delicious pub style food, good vibes, great music, and warm inside, and friendly service. Very central with great outdoor seating and view of the..."
Pami Curry
"Great coffee. They open early and were kind enough to put the football game on tv when asked. Okay prices and a large menu to choose..."
Lee Boynton
"Huge servings, great smiling staff, amazing whakapapa beer on tap. The best nachos I’ve ever had in New Zealand. Best location. Must have nachos..."
Nirav Gor
"Have been enjoying PnG for many years as we visit once or twice a year from Wairarapa. Excellent renovations, nice to see permanent duty manager..."
Poppys Dad
Finn's Bistro And Beer Garden
72/100 (1632 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Mussels
Ribs
Bangers And Mash
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Television
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Excellent restaurant and bar in the center of Taupo’s central business district! It is a beautiful space, with lots of wood, lovely woven light..."
Marsha Russell
"Stop over 4 lunch on the way to Auckland - what a joyful discovery. Husband ordered schnitzel and I had the days special of fish and chips. The slaw..."
Marie Crawford
"Great-priced drinks and the best Chicken Parmigiana I've ever had. Excellent service, ambiance, and vibe! Highly recommend for a pub..."
Megan Blatchford
"My husband and I tried this restaurant and ohh boy! You’re in for a treat! We went here for four consecutive days during our stay in Taupo. We..."
Marville Badua
"Just stopped in for some cocktails. Looks like a great place. Every bartender asked if we were OK while we waited for our drinks so good..."
Lana Tawa
"What a little gem of a place. Great food and amazing atmosphere. I’ll be stopping by every time I visit Taupō from now..."
George-Marc Kairuz
"Was extremely busy, we definitely didn't pick an ideal night for what we were after, a nice chill dinner out. But the service was the food was..."
Erina Cooper
"My partner and I have just travelled around both the south & north island of NZ and absolutely loved Finns Bistro! We highly rate this place to grab..."
Jasmine Clark
"Good to place to hang out on a weekend night. The bartenders were so polite n friendly (except one). Large place so it didnt feel too crowded. Food..."
vishal mankad (Vish)
"I got chicken parmagiana $17 Thurs special & my BF got the laksa. Both were good although part of my chicken Was over cooked 3/5. The laksa was..."
Rosina K
"Great efficient service. Meals are delicious and satisfing. Cocktails are yummy! Prices are reasonable. Lunch Specials are brilliant treat..."
Backyard Tours
"Nice casual place to have a drink with the family and friends or a late night without the kids. Great selection of beer on tap and good food menu...."
Scott Devonport
"Really good proportions and the food is great. Also amazing service and the Atmosphere is..."
Blaine Fitzgerald
"Awesome Pub/Club great Music with Live Band until late, DJ at Dancefloor with Disco Lights Great Atmosphere. Staff are friendly with Great Service..."
Monique Ross
"Had dinner at this place and was a great experience. The look, size and taste of our Tuesday 'Steak & Ale' dinner was superb. Steak was perfect and a..."
Dean Brittain
"Great food selection. A bit of a wait for the Beef pie, but acceptable as made fresh. Fantastic atmosphere and great attentive service by all staff...."
shaheed brown
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