This place had outstanding food. Service was pretty good, but some flies were relentless on our…read morefood and we had to bat them away perpetually. The food here is 5 stars all day. Highly recommended.

Casual but clean vibes, fun tunes, local beer and bomb food. Happened upon this place during a road…read moretrip and so glad we did. Chicken bao and lamb burger were both winners, but the other food we've seen come out all looked incredible, too. Worth a stop for sure.

Great place for lunch. We tried the fish and chips for grown ups and kids. Our 3-year old gobbled…read morethat down! Yum! Pulled beef burger was also very tasty. And a playground and gelato stand in the yard were a plus for a family. Very chic, but relaxed decor. Comfy couch seating.

Absolutely terrible place. No care whatsoever for clients. Wife and I waited about an hour for food…read moreeven when the place was empty and the employees couldn't be asked to care or follow up

Stopped in for lunch while in Hahei. The outdoor seating is very nice and there were not many…read morepeople there yet so we had our choice of tables. There are nice flowers and greenery surrounding the outdoor seating. You go in to order at the bar. We ordered a beer tasting flight, a margarita, and the Margherita Pizza. The margarita was fine (I never really had a great one while in New Zealand), but it was cool and refreshing. The pizza was nice and light, good for a small lunch. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Don't forget a tshirt or hoodie on the way out!

Loved their cocktails and ambience! The staff was super funny (read witty with sarcasm) and we had…read morea great time enjoying a cool beverage on a hot summer day after hiking to Cathedral Cove.

We were recommended to eat here by a local, so we headed here. The food was alright. I ordered the…read moreveggie pizza - some of the mushrooms were undercooked and not edible. The crust was crunchy and good. My partner had the brisket burger - it was OK. The meal cost $140. In my opinion, this place is overpriced for the quality of food we had.

Worth a second meal!…read more We really enjoyed this restaurant! Table for four on a Friday night at 5:30 in the evening. We had two orders of the fresh fish and chips, the pulled pork pizza, and the fish of the day (tuna). All 4 were prepared well and brought out promptly. I am not certain if it is a New Zealand thing (as it has happened at two restaurants in two days), bit they bring the food out when it is done, not when all four meals are done ... Just something of which to be aware. This is a place where I will be happy to eat at again!

Boilerhouse Brewery seems to be a brand new brewery in the small town of Thames. It was our first…read morepit stop after driving in from Auckland. We dropped in on a Wednesday afternoon (around 2:45pm) to find it busier than you'd expect for a Wednesday. There's a main and side entrance. Plenty of free parking outside in their private lot. They serve food; bar snacks, sliders and platters ($30.00 to 50.00 NZD) The tap beer menu had 7 options (6 beers and 1 cider). Nice that you could sample before you committed to a handle or jug. They even had wine from Ohinemuri Estate (4 types). There's also more drinks in the fridge (bottled beer, low alcohol, cider, spirits, ready to drink and non-alcoholic). - Good George - Doris Plum cider ($9.00 NZD handle) - pretty in colour and just as tasty. Really refreshing. I'd get it again. We weren't too big fans of the beer that we sampled but the cider was a hit. Would have to come back to try their food. 3.5 stars.

I had the best fish sandwich i have ever enjoyed today. It was made either red snapper on a…read moredelicious bun. The truffle fries were incredible. Our waitress was darling and helped us find a great beach. Go to this restaurant!

5/5 get the mussels for sure. Pizza, steak and fries all looked really solid. Great service too…read more Would come back for sure!

Exactly what it should be. Superb pizza great drinks list. Friendly realized to the point of…read morechilled staff, but in the good way. Find a seat, order at the bar. Enjoy.

Found this little gem while staying in Whitianga and so glad we did! Great casual atmosphere,…read morefriendly staff, beautiful views from the outdoor tables and delicious food. Tried the Black Jack and Little Hippie pizzas + fish and chips + olives. Everything was great, no complaints with any of the food. Check this place out and note their summer hours may be later than listed on Yelp. Happy dining!

In Hamilton for 2 nights. Enjoyed this spot twice . One of…read morethe few bars we could belly up to as many in NZ seem to have no stools. Great cocktails and beer selection. Friendly, engaging staff.

This is a serious contender for best bar in Hamilton. I came here Saturday night with my husband…read moreand a couple friends. Why, why have I not been here before now?! I used to live just up the block! My husband had already been here and, somehow, did not bring me in immediately. This is one of those places where I had a "love at first sight" moment. Even on a fairly crowded night, the vibe in this place is super-cool. It's small, almost uncomfortably so, but in spite of that (because of that?) it has a great intimate feel. The cocktails are pricey, but different and skillfully prepared. There is a good selection of whiskey (my whiskey-loving friend tells me). There was a DJ artfully spinning a weird, awesome, "did-he-just-do-that?" selection of tunes. The decor is comfortable/cool, with walls of exposed bricks and "I never want to get up" comfy couches. The back walls are lined with loads of books and one portion of the ceiling is covered with records. They appear to have some bites to eat, but admittedly, we were just there for drinks. It's a little tricky to find, set back from Victoria Street down a side alley. But, it's SO worth finding.