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Fox & Hounds
85/100 (758 ratings)
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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
Cafe Lacus
85/100 (318 ratings)
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Full Bar
Free Wifi
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"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
The Fern Cafe
84/100 (674 ratings)
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Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar
84/100 (1705 ratings)
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Gastropub
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New Zealand
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Accepts American Express
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"Called in for Breakfast in a group after we stayed the night in Taupo before heading north to Auckland. Really friendly service. Food was really good..."
Vaughan Wilson
"We have been twice on holiday and both times the service was superb and the food fresh and you could tell the food was made in house. Highly..."
Glenn Phillips
"Popped in here for a coffee and cake yesterday. First time we'd used it and it certainly won't be the last. The seating and atmosphere were great, as..."
Steve Drake
"Awesome food and drinks and lovely staff! I've just had the 'detox loaf' and a coffee for a quick breakfast and absolutely loved it!!! So yum I..."
Claire Dredge
"Without a shadow of a doubt... best food in town!!! I drool over the poached eggs and potato cakes and don't get me started on the date and orange..."
Michal Johnson
"Our fave cafe hands down! Best coffee,delicious food and cheerful friendly staff..."
Tia McDermott
"Out for mothers day brekkie with my family. Was totally impressed with the staff. Before we order was told it was a 30min wait. That was expected as..."
Karen McLean
"We loved Victoria’s in 2015 on our honeymoon and our return trip 2.5 years later with the kids it’s even better. Thank..."
Emiloly Ramsay
"Love everything about this place. The food, the coffee and the service is..."
Nic Jarvis
"I love coming to Victoria's! Friendly service and the delightfu arrayl food is delicious!!! The coffee is always great and I will never forget the..."
Sharyn Newman NZ
"Great setting, astmosphere and food. In fact there was food envy when I posted a picture of my Avocado Smash breakfast on..."
Beth Kearney
"Great staff and super Xmas atmosphere. Tasty food and nice coffee. Very satisfied. Even my parents were impressed! Thank..."
Sasha Law
"Eggs bene was tasty. I definitely had jealousy issues when someone else's scrambled eggs came out! Good selection and friendly people that worked..."
becca
"Very lovely lunch today, we ordered cheesy beef burger, soup of the day, and the works(the pork ribs were really..."
Vicky Huang
"Lovely cafe. They have a great food selection and everything has their own little twist on it. The fluffy pancakes with lemon curd were..."
Christine Pover
"The people at this cafe are so polite and kind, their food and coffee is on top. Have a visit when u come to..."
Jaehyo, Olivia Roh
"Grabbed breakfast here on our way through to Wellington! Service was extremely friendly, food came out fast and was delicious. Lots of dairy free and..."
Lucy Morris
"Pancakes was the absolute tops! So delicious and the coffee was the best had in the NZ..."
Beth Mug
"Soy flat whites, dirty chai, salads, frittata, Mac and cheese - it's all delicious and the list goes on. They can somehow send out coffee that is far..."
Dan May
"Nice decor, friendly staff plus great food! The best combo! Had rolled omelettes with chorizo, capsicum and potatoes with added BACON!! Eggs were..."
Jia Woei L
"Love it. Good food. Good coffee. Relax..."
Bas
"Had 'The Works' and it did not disappoint. One of the best big breakfasts I've ever had, and one of the few that has lived up to what it's advertised..."
be ry
"Went there per recommendation as suddenly had cravings, but the small pancake a lil dense, had..."
Wolfie King
"Super cute little cafe with an outdoor patio! We stopped on our way out from Taupo to Wellington and grabbed 2 expertly crafted and strong Flat..."
Jennifer Johnson
"Sitting here at the moment. Enjoying our coffee. Amazing ambiance ☺️ very relaxing. Loved the variety of foods. Thanks for catering ketogenic..."
Mrs Smith
"It's a nice diner with casual diner style options. Most of the portion sizes are large, and very filling. The staff are friendly. Our experience was..."
R L (Eatinghero)
"Excellent food, staff are very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere with plenty of room to sit down, relax to enjoy your food and coffee. Plenty..."
Joel Andrews
"The food was nice. However the edamame beens were a bit frozen. The place was very busy but the service was relatively..."
Emilia Stocks
"Great food options. Don't forget to add bacon if you want bacon on your Eggs Beni or your wife might steal your pork from yours, who did it right..."
Andrew Cook
Pavilion Restaurant
84/100 (138 ratings)
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European
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Salad
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"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)
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Cafe
European
New Zealand
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Café
Soups
European
New Zealand
Healthy
Café
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
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Mid-range
"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)
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European
Gluten Free Options
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European
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
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Breakfast
Brunch
Calamares
Salmon
Meatballs
Cheesecakes
Cakes
Chowder
Burger
Cheesecake
Lamb
Pesto
Ribs
Beef
Fish
Pork
Prawns
Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
Pasta
Toasts
Salad
Omelette
Scallops
Waffles
Calamari
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
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Seating
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Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
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"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
Stir Cafe
84/100 (514 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
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Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
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Vegetarian Friendly
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"Really good toastie!! Well toasted and generously filled, delicious. Great price also for a build your own with four ingredients🤩 Service..."
Luna Risiglione
"Recommend best Cafe in Taupo for crepes. Can't remember which one I had, but it was about $14/$16, had pear/apple and strawberry in it, with a..."
Will Dickens
"Fantastic Crepes and Toasties. Bloody good coffee. Outdoor..."
Tony Wilson
"Stir cafe is refreshingly fantastic. Great staff (friendly and work as a team). The famous cheese toasties didn’t disappoint - fresh, inventive..."
elaine taylor
"Good wee caravan cafe - lovely position near boat Harbour. Great coffee and tastiest. A few tables - mainly takeaway. ..."
Catherine Grace
"Great location and really yum full toasted sandwiches. We had ham cheese and pineapple.. just basic but was delicious.. well worth the..."
Gardener Greenfingers
"We heard of Stir often.. but had brunch there today with family.. incredible sweet as well as savoury crepes plus toasted sandwiches.. fries..and..."
Jean Davy
"Friendly staff and great..."
Camilla Elbæk
"Great affordable food & friendly speedy service - we highly recommend the chicken, avo & cheese panini plus white choc & strawberry muffin..."
Marg Baird
"Fantastic place. Best iced coffees in..."
Bronson Dredge
"I just had a long black and my wife a green tea with a big biscuit. Our two friends had drinks and muffins. All were very good and we sat at a table..."
Dave Keen
"We love this place. Toasted sandwiches to die for. The lovely ambiance, sitting and watching boats and people coming and going, relaxing with great..."
John Belworthy
"This was a lovely cafe for a quick stop. The food was excellent with a great variety of food. Will always stop there On future..."
Robert Rafferty
"Nothing is better than a great coffee . Sunshine and Fresh Air to drink it. And going to a place where after not visiting (how rude of me) for a..."
Lyn Lealand
"Very good cappuccino, good bean coffee, great service, good price as..."
damien phelipeau
"We all got the banana and caramel crepes which are served with a very generous amount of cream and a great portion altogether. Caramel sauce tastes..."
K R
Bodyfuel Cafe
83/100 (1980 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Asian
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Sandwiches
French Toast
Burger
Toasts
Carrot Cake
Halloumi
Cakes
Pancakes
Salad
Salmon
Sit down
New Zealand
Asian
Café
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
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Mid-range
"Best breakfast I’ve had in a long time. Heaps of gluten free options for my Coeliac hubby too. Highly..."
Emma Johns
"The best coffee in town and a big range of healthy food, variety of milk and gluten-/dairy free options. You definetely need to try it if you are in..."
Marisa-Sophia Mntln
"Great cafe for vegan gluten-freers. Very accommodating and friendly staff, able to modify dishes to meet your..."
Carlos Cynthia
"Love the staff and the food is great! I really enjoy the smoothies although there is a bit of inconsistency. Great flavour but can sometimes be very..."
Anna Yates
"Stopped in for a short break on my journey and enjoyed the best blueberry muffin I've ever tasted. Thank..."
Kathy Barnes
"Just had a quick lunch and it was fabulous- quick service, food tasty and even got my coffee with the food as requested! Will be back..."
Phillipa Rao
"Since arriving in Taupo, I have gone to Bodyfuel Cafe for breakfast and lunch everyday. Their food /coffee/ smoothies EVERYTHING !!!is delicious and..."
Josue Moran Lainez
"Awesome quality food, great service and staff. Bacon is..."
Graham Browne
"Steve and the crew operate an exceptional establishment, food quality and service are top notch. Great new menu offers a wide variety of..."
Gerard Stokes
"Love it so much here ! Great food! Perfect coffee! Good serving size ! Awesome prices !! Yum..."
Tilly Davies
"My absolute favourite place to eat in Taupo, the food is excellent and the staff are awesome..."
Emma Don Gregory
"Friends have raved about this place for years, made my first visit and OMG love. First stop on return visit will be the Bodyfuel..."
Emma J Kimberley
"Great variety in both the menu food & cabinet food. We ordered at the counter, found a seat & had only been sitting for a minute when our coffee &..."
Louise
"I love this cafe! I stop here whenever I'm passing through Taupo or every morning when I'm staying in the city. The coffee is fantastic and this..."
Peter Black
"Fantastic food, great service, really high quality food and the coffee is the best I've had in ages. I spent 3 weeks in Taupo over Christmas and went..."
Roberto Passini
"7 of us went for breakfast on boxing day and the breakfasts were delicious and came out in a timely fashion. Eggs Benedict was of a high standard. ..."
Tiffany Cater
"My wife and I have breakfast here every time we come to Taupo. The food is fantastic, the staff are friendly and the service is fast.Bodyfuel is..."
David Bruce
"This cafe came recommended by a friend and I can see why.Food on display looked exceptional and a good range also. My panini was very..."
Chris Beale
"Without a doubt, the BEST cafe in Taupo, and probably North Island to be fair, and I do frequent quite a few!It's always a MUST when we're in..."
Paull
"After frequenting Body Fuel for a number of years the standard of service has never dropped and the food is still magic the crew and management still..."
Mike
"A welcome stopover between Aucks/Welly. Friendly staff, great service, awesome..."
Viola Etuata
"Crissy and Steve have got to the best hosts ever , we had my wifes 50th ther on sat and had agreat ime the food was plentiful and brilliantly..."
Mike
"Good food, good prices (Not the cheapest but good portions and worth what you pay)Healthy options and many gluten / dairy free options. Staff..."
Biggie C
"visitor to Taupo and went there today for 1st time.Excellent food - almost too much to choose from. Compares well with other cafe food (we are..."
Theresa Frost
"BodyFuel is the best in Taupo! Fantastic food and friendly..."
Mark
"My husband and I went to Body Fuel for the first time 19 May 2009 and it was FANTASTIC!! Not only was the food delicious, there was plenty of it,..."
Lynda Muller
"Seriously awsome homemade venison pie the pastry,filling etc was..."
Rebecca
"Absolutely awsome, my wife is gluten intolerant and they have a great selection. The service was superb, and it was Cycle Challenge weekend. They are..."
Paul
"We travel around NZ. and this woukd have given us the BEST big breakfast ever. Everything was perfect. Fluffy scrambled eggs, bacon that was soft to..."
Heather Carston
"It was awesome place I went there late in the day and was welcomed like we walked in at 9am which was brilliant and had amazing food from the chill..."
Keith Buchan
"It was a quick stopover on Intercity bus. We managed to grabbed a chicken sandwich and a mince pie. The sandwich was very hearty but the pie was..."
Trotting Horse
"10/10 experience at Body Fuel. Americanos were tasty and the Smashed Avocados were fresh and..."
Sofie Dial
"The breakfast and coffee was consistently excellent. But the most inviting aspect was the front staff member still setting up. They invited me to..."
Andrew Sheldon
"The food is so good here! They really cater to a lot of different dietary needs, and everything is clearly labelled. The green goddess bowl was..."
Hannah K
"Keto brunch meal was delicious. The beef burger was tasty and filling. Great staff and wonderful service. Price is fitting with the delicious..."
Elroy 0kada
"Loved the food and service the first time I was here a month ago and now back here with some friends. Same outstanding service by the staff and of..."
Ecl Z
"Our favourite Taupo cafe to stop at. The service is always great. The food is crowd-pleasing but still nourishing - the meals come with a decent..."
Judi G
"Great little spot for coffee and breakfast. We tried some of their new coffee creations, and they were really good, with a bit of a kick to them. The..."
Daniel Perez
Bistro Lago
83/100 (1545 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Fish
Risotto
Tuna
Pork
Salmon
Burger
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Beef
Crawfish
Catfish
Salad
Crab
Fish & chips
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Sit down
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
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Fine Dining
"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
Columbus Coffee
83/100 (448 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
Café
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"A great place to stop on the way from Auckland to Napier. Just off the Taupo / Napier highway. With the cafe nestled inside the local M10 store, you..."
Rex Corbett
"I went to Columbus coffee for my 18th birthday. Going out to restaurants have always been a struggle due to the thought of “i hope the food is..."
ocey
"Consistently good blueberry muffins. The sausage roll was good the relish was delicious. Our son gave the Belgium hit chocolate a thumbs up. Our..."
Sarah Petry
"Delicious lunch today full marks. Happy staff Gluten free . Great atmosphere inside the garden..."
Lyn Lealand
"The best Hazelnut latte I’ve had in a long time! I had to have..."
Tuff Sta
"Lovely staff, food was a bit cold. But very..."
Karen Prebble
"Situated adjacent to the Mitre 10 garden centre making this a pleasant place for..."
Janet Weston
"We eat here often, good food, great coffee and friendly staff. It is quite cold in winter even with the fire or heat pump going and the brown tables..."
Etita Konui
"Good selection and variety of dishes. Good counter service. Pleased to have a coffee shop that can make and knows what a black coffee/americano is..."
Ross Barnett
"Had lunch with husband and sister in law, a lovely meal that was presented well, delicious and we will go there again sometime soon. I had the..."
Shirley Jones
Paetiki Bakery
82/100 (127 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Bakeries
Fast Food
Fast food
New Zealand
New Zealand
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Fast food
New Zealand
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Street Parking
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Best pies in Taupō. And if the chips are good, they are really..."
Andrew Oakley
"Great pies, not a huge selection of rolls etc. lots of..."
Eric Fleming
"Mushroom, bacon and cheese pie was the business - will definitely have to try some others in the range. Lots of pie options to choose from. Staff..."
reaction martial arts
"Best garlic prawn pies ever. Sausage rolls and double happys are delicious as..."
Glo
"Go to place for all our pies. So many different flavours to choose from. Pies are really good, but really..."
Atawhai Dudley
"Great place, great..."
Duane Newell
"Friendly staff, tasty food with healthy options. My favourite pie is the chicken and vegetable, yum..."
Proletarian Film
"Great pies recommend the lasagna pie it's..."
Andyrichards Richards
"Excellent food. Deservedly renowned for their..."
Edward Walthew
"Best hot chips in..."
kristen Berry
"Great value and delicious..."
Tony Wilson
Robert Harris
82/100 (587 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
Café
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love this place. Staff are so lovely! Coffee, food is great. They are also very thoughtful to my elderly mum and treat her like Royalty. Thank you to..."
candace featherstone
"Place was nice. Had indoor and outdoor seating. Coffee was delicious. Great cabinet food options. Decor was nice and tidy, wasn't overly busy..."
alice02
"First time visiting this specific store. Lucky I was the first one to try the new peri-peri chicken burger. Highly recommend it. Also kudos to the..."
Alan Saju
"Great quality food (especially all the homemade). Big servings and half the price of those fancy cafes up the road. Friendly kiwi service. Worth the..."
Paul Carpenter
"Great coffee. Friendly staff. Very cozy cafe with great selection of baked goods, deserts and..."
Anna
"We ate here twice during our 3-day stay. The breakfast is delicious and the coffee is nice and strong. There are lots of options on the menu, plus..."
Eleven Roe
"Got a major hunger? Get the RH Big Breakfast. Sorry the picture is of an empty plate but I was extra hungry but oh so satisfied now. Eggs done your..."
Stu Hastings
"Really nice coffee. We also had a chicken filo, a chicken & leek pie, a custard slice and mini pizza, all of which were top-class! Bathroom was..."
Harry Brendon Potter
"Great central location, easy to select food from the cabinet and drinks options were very good, with prices and list clearly on display. We had a..."
Zane and Jane Millar
"Outstanding service and great breakfast and coffee. The poached eggs on hash was great. I'd definitely come back for that and the service was perfect..."
Johan Mejer
"First time here and the meal 😋 was..."
Toni Kendall
"Great bake potatoes I've had in..."
Roseann Connolly
"Not only does the owner remember your name but he also remembered how much I love butter :) food is great..."
Carolyn Mackay
"When I visit Taupo, I always like to go Robert Harris for morning coffee. Friendly staff and great coffee..."
J
"Excellent service and food, totally..."
Angie Thomas
"I love your Mocha and Food was so yum... Big thanks for staff nice and..."
Ranjit Singh
"Really nice and busy cafe. Super friendly staff and great..."
Michael Davis
Jolly Good Fellows
82/100 (2258 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
British
Bar
Pub
Bar
New Zealand
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Burger
Nachos
Bangers And Mash
Lasagne
Shrimp
Beef
Fish & chips
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Pub
British
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
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
Vietnamese Joint
80/100 (265 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vietnamese
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Beef
Pho
Asian
Vietnamese
Seating
Table Service
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"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
Beach 243
78/100 (60 ratings)
Restaurants
French
European
European
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Salad
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Fish
Sit down
European
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"You will be doing yourself an injustice if you don't go and check out the new bar menu at beach 243...A delectable, mouth watering lamb burger,..."
Clive Roake
"The beer and mocktails were really good. The platter probably needs some improvement as it wasn't the..."
Alejandro Humphreys
"We had a nice 3 course meal here. Loved the oysters. Kids meal was good too and the kitchen was happy to swap chips for..."
Ms W
"Been there a couple of times recently and the food and service have been really good. Pricier than some but worth it, plus great location on the lake..."
John Curtis (vrtual)
"Very nice for something different, we sat outside, was very lovely. Staff were..."
Felicia Astorga
"Nice place to sit and have a..."
Bronson Dredge
"Great meal great..."
Andrew Denize
Kissa Kai
77/100 (125 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Pork
Salmon
Ramen
"One of the few genuine asian cuisine around... A break from fried foods 😋..."
Patricia Chen
"Walk through few times never eat there before. Yesterday I was attracted by their new design so I walked in. There are dishes different from other..."
sean usana
"An excellent fusion of modern Japanese cuisine. Went with waitress recommendation and were very impressed. I love my unagi don and salmon roll. A..."
sis wong
"The food is vvvvvv...very delicious! And the sauce is excellent. The waitress is very beautiful. We came to eat several times, and we will come back..."
GUANLING GUO
"Went there for lunch, I order teriyaki chicken don with miso soup. Nice food. Not very big portion but enough for one. Staff are..."
一个可心
"Free wifi friendly staff resonable price can't..."
Leo Lin
"Great and healthy food. Great service. Friendly people. Been there a couple of times and will definitely go..."
Tom Du Toit
"Had lunch special. Portion 3/5. Flavour 4/5. Staff were friendly. Sushi in the cabinet were..."
Huai Xuan Wong
"Well I only came in for the bubble tea but it was epic. So thanks 😊 got the Tarro..."
Carol A
"Great Japanese for a small town. Generous servings and great prices. Very nice service even just before..."
James
The Coffee Club
77/100 (1448 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Omelette
Cakes
Pancakes
Fish
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Sit down
Café
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"We recently enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Coffee Club in Taupo. The food was not only nice but also quite delicious. The added bonus was the..."
Anjo Vidanapathirana
"We were quite pleased with our coffee. Long Black coffee usually does not have much flavour, but the one at Coffee Club Taupo blew me..."
R M
"The manager was very kind and helpful. He was able to customize our vegetarian order. Our avocado toast was perfectly crispy and delicious, thanks to..."
Ron Patel
"Great place to pop in for a coffee and meal, came twice on our visit to taupo, enjoyed it both time, service was fast and friendly. Nice and warm..."
Amy Hassett
"Such good variety of food and so delicious and decent wait times. Everything was great apart from the lady behind the till telling me and my partner..."
Mia Lamerton
"Really friendly attentive staff . Unfortunately I was the only person in the restaurant due to road works at the front of the restaurant. They gave..."
David77646
"Ordered the Angus Beef Burger and was absolutely stunned at how absolutely scrumptious it was! Cooked to perfection ! Definitely a step above!..."
Nicole Song
"Wow, I have never felt so cared for ar a Cafe!! Short wait for food, during the time drinks arrived fast. Food was great. During the hour I stayed I..."
Lilli King
"Went to coffee club as they had more vegan/vegetarian options then the other cafes nearby so well done! Kids enjoyed their iced chocolates. My lunch..."
Natasha Smith
"Busy place, food was great, service and staff exceptional only comment would be the lime thickshake wasn't a THICKshake but lovely lime (rotorua had..."
Margaret Ager-belton
"Beautiful food. Had southern style tenders with slaw and fries. Absolutely delicious. Generous size too. Got 3 big tenders which I could only eat 2..."
Fiona Webster
"I tried something different this time, and it was absolutely delicious. The staff at Coffee Club is super welcoming and 100% for customer service. I..."
MRUNAL MANGAONKAR
"We had a lovely breakfast , Service was great and super fast. Food was wonderful and good value for the price . Definitely be back...."
Courtney Warren
Fine Fettle Cafe
76/100 (1040 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Juice & Smoothies
Toasts
Cakes
Pancakes
Salad
Chowder
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing selection of gluten free items and other dietary needs. Highly..."
Alison Moore
"Lovely cooked vegan breakfast, especially loved the mushrooms. All plant based milk options available and will come back for coffees. Cater for all..."
Kathrine Wallace
"Great place , food was really nice . Easy parking. Coffee was really well made, good taste . Will be..."
Shaun & Rita Eastell
"Lovely friendly owners, a huge selection of gluten free food for both breakfast and all day..."
Esther Fredatovich
"Popped in for coffee and iced chocolate. Friendly service and useful explanation given on the difference between frappe and smoothie. Beautifully..."
Fiona Harkness
"Amazing food and staff. Lots of gluten and dairy free items of high quality. Great service and..."
Susie Barlow
"Was a cold rainy day. We enjoyed a good meal with the family. The atmosphere was nice. Opposite to st Johns should you need an ambulance ..."
Mohammed Alsinan
"Great food! Has a play corner for the kids. Price were rather steep but good quality..."
Janis Ng
"I got the Fine Fettle Burger with chips and a cup of tea. Everything was delicious! The fries were the perfect ratio of crispy with soft, fluffy..."
Liam Macdonald
"Food is not too bad , the pies are quite..."
Leon Su LS
"Great coffee, food and service Nice sunny spot away from the busy area of Taupo..."
Sue Nielsen
"Friendly and welcoming staff. Coffee is really good. Also had a toasted sandwich and chips which were absolutely delicious. Plenty of parking. Will..."
Kevin Ingerson
"Coffee amazing some of the best I’ve tried in New Zealand .Vegan slice blueberry sorry didn’t love it .Vege frittata luscious though .bought the..."
Tracey Nimmo
"Lovely spot off the main street. Very friendly service and the most yummest mocha i have had our whole trip. The dude serving was very friendly. He..."
eboney taylor
"Excellent services. Cheapest coffees in town. Food is value for your money. All round great place to..."
Jenn Parker
Lone Star
76/100 (1925 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Southwestern
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
New Zealand
American
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Calamares
Salmon
Prawns
Burger
Burrito
Beef
Fish & chips
Nachos
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Salad
Calamari
Sit down
American
New Zealand
Southwestern
Bar
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
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
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Central European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Burger
Tacos
Prawns
Beef
Fondue
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Mussels
"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
Taste Cafe Restaurant & Bar
75/100 (417 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Pizza
Healthy
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Cafe
Cafe
French
Japanese Fusion
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Fish & Chips
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Fish & chips
Pancakes
Cakes
Fish
Salad
Salmon
Sit down
Pizza
Japanese Fusion
French
Bar
Café
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
BYOB
Wine and Beer
Playgrounds
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Waterfront
Free off-street parking
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Good place to have breakfast and will be going back to try dinner. We ordered salmon w avocado eggs bene on potato rosti with smoothies. Good service..."
Becs Illingworth
"The views here are absolutely gorgeous! Over looking the boardwalk on the lake with the mountains! Staff were very friendly, our food came out very..."
Jordan Buren
"What a hidden treasure this place is. On the lakefront, plenty of space and great decor. But the best thing is the healthy, delicious and inexpensive..."
Debs Morrison
"Had a great breakfast at Taste! My husband and I ordered modified breakfasts and they were very willing to accommodate. Service was quick and..."
Becca Puntoni
"I had the French toast with banana and bacon. Was delicious and cooked perfectly with crispy bacon. I also had a Vegan Pinacolada smoothie which also..."
TaliaNicholas
"Went for breakfast! Had egg on toast, tomato and chives soup and custard slice. A bit pricey, the egg was pure fried with no seasoning :( hash browns..."
Phoenix Zhang
"Very friendly staff, great atmosphere and view of the lake with a large outdoor patio good in the summer & winter. Large menu selection to choose..."
jacqie ferris
"The BEST Eggs Benny Ive had ever for breakfast, liked if so much bought friends back for Dinner, the chicken salad was equally awesome. The staff are..."
Lucky Nine Gym
"Very nice Café ☕ and service. My salmon was amazing the skin crisp was super good. The girls were super attentive and smiling 😊 they show they..."
Luthychan Linto
"Was such a great breakfast experience. Lovely welcoming staff and scrummy yummy food. Little bit expensive but def worth..."
Logan Corke
"Visited just for morning coffee and cheese scones, both very good, especially lovely with the voucher (picked up at our motel). Nice location at the..."
Alexey Volkov
"Awesome friendly, funny, and helpful staff! Makes a nice change 😊👍💗 Nice food and ultra fast service! By the time I paid, the girl makign..."
Marko Cunningham
"New management is awesome. Great place to eat with awesome views. Steak sandwich is very..."
Patrick Mckee
"Recommend!! We visited this morning (9 of us in total) and after walking round and reading menus decided to pop in. All Breakfasts were lovely, well..."
Chloe k
"Nice breakfasts, often have specials. Good portions for breakfast. Friendly..."
Hennie van der Walt
"Clean place, great food, nice services. Cannot ask for more! Had a great lunch experience with family including two kids. The sandwich is crispy,..."
Sangkyu Jang
Cafe Baku
74/100 (2669 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
International
International
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Schnitzel
Crepes
Burger
Bagels
Cakes
Beef
Juice & Smoothies
Pesto
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Pasta
Omelette
Salad
Falafel
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Juice & Smoothies
Salmon
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
International
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Great brunch overlooking Lake Taupo. The staff is friendly and service quick. That paired with great coffee and a relaxed vibe made for a great..."
Gordie Felt
"Great selection of cabinet and menu items, both taste and presentation deserve a 5*, likewise for the ambience. Long black isn’t that fab so..."
IL Deko
"The almond croissant with creamy almond filling is in my top 3 almond croissants I've tried in NZ. Just the right balance of filling to bread. The..."
Liesl
"Cafe Baku, tucked away as a hidden gem in the heart of Taupo, is a culinary haven serving up an array of seriously delectable dishes. On my recent..."
Amin Kazemi
"A hipster feel cafe by facing Lake Taupo, seems to be quite popular with locals and visitors. Serving atypical Cafe type food, with sandwiches, cakes..."
Azimeer Manaf
"We stopped here for brunch on the way through Taupo. The food was good, vegetarian options available, friendly staff, nice view over the lake. It was..."
Dianne
"Wonderful and cozy bar to have a breakfast. Great choices and wonderful chocolate with almond..."
Giulio Toscani
"The score says it all. Really nice cafe. Food is..."
Gavin Li
"A great spot for visitors. The coffee is a bit more expensive than those up the road, yet this place is popular for a reason. The menu is decent,..."
Chantal McNaught
"I enjoyed my breakfast experience there. It seemed to be a popular place as I entered they had a few tables available. You have a choice of sitting..."
Dennis Niu
Pub N Grub
72/100 (2030 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Mussels
Salmon
Chowder
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Burger
Ribs
Nachos
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Steak Sandwich
Beef
Fish & chips
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
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
Irish
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Ribs
Bangers And Mash
Burger
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Mussels
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Television
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
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
Mcdonald's
72/100 (5156 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Cafe
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
After-hours
Burger
Sit down
American
Café
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Playgrounds
Drive Thru
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
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..."
ZY
Meg's Marvellous Munchies
70/100 ( ratings)
Speciality Food Market
European
New Zealand
Dutch
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
New Zealand
Dutch
European
Seating
Parking Available
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
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