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    Dixie Browns

    4.0 (60 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Very loud
    Casual
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating

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    Tempura prawns
    Rolando N.

    Had dinner here the other night. What a pleasant surprise. Atmosphere is like modern European cafe mixed with a road stop diner. Food is very good. My wife had a burger which was solid I had the tempura prawns. Outstanding! Lightly battered on top of an Asian salad. Large selection of drinks and food ------ Had breakfast this morning. Excellent. The kiwi breakfast was outstanding.

    Local hard cider. Delicious!
    Malorie S.

    Gem of a restaurant with an incredible menu and amazing baked goods at the ready. Excellent service. Food was delicious. I had catch of the day and the hubby had their Ruben. We both really enjoyed our meals with fresh ingredients. I had a local cider that was wonderful. Lovely location with epic views and comfortable surroundings. Highly recommended. Terrific value.

    Pork Hock - so tender
    Jess C.

    3.5 stars for above average diner food, quick and attentive service, and 1 hour free wifi. They had a small but pretty good selection of wines and they also serve beer. Do: * Get dessert. Looks awesome. * Get the pork hock. Fatty deliciousness. * Get the Cajun salad. Really flavoring and mostly chicken Skip the rump steak and ribs which taste very mediocre.

    Kiwi Farmhouse Breakfast. What a spread
    Han C.

    Good for brunch. Staff were super friendly, and food was reasonably fast despite there being lots of people. It was exactly what we were looking for in a breakfast place.

    Emma P.

    Wasn't very impressed. Staff were quite rude, when my partner asked if the sausage had beef they just said "I don't know" I asked for my toast to be swapped for a bagel and the staff told me multiple times that I would be charged extra - which I was happy with! I could hardly eat my eggs :( but my partner enjoyed his omelette! I also didn't enjoy the coffee but the real let down was the staff.

    Hilan K.

    This restaurant was recommended by the Hilton Hotel staff. It is located across the lake. We ordered a Dixie Burger and pepperoni pizza. Both are excellent. The burger came with a mushroom which is out of the world. But the only complaint about it is that the burger itself is like a meatloaf. Pizza was delicious and large enough to share. Wait staff was great! Across the board a very good experience. If the burger itself is like a burger instead of meatloaf would make this a 5. The desserts here looks fabulous but I have no room for it.

    The Belgian waffle
    Jared S.

    Ordered the Belgian waffle breakfast. It was good but didn't particularly stand out... the apples and bacon were prepared nicely and were pretty tasty when served together. The plating was good too, but I didn't find the plate to be worth the price. It didn't end up being as filling as it sounded or looked... I've had better elsewhere for cheaper. Their desserts look amazing in person! Definitely some unique takes on different types of cakes. Also their service is excellent! Nice waiters and waitresses that don't take long to get your orders nor are they rushing.

    Outside seating
    Mar D.

    This place has it all! Excellent food, hospitable service, free wifi and an amazing view. I highly recommend giving Dixie Browns a try. You will not be disappointed.

    Chicken wrap
    Jennifer W.

    We ate lunch here and the food was really good. I ordered the chicken wrap and my husband ordered the prom belly. We wound up coming back later that night for a milkshake - vanilla and coconut - and it was delicious!

    Randy H.

    We stopped in on Friday night after a long drive from Wellington. Table was available and had the best service so far in NZ. Garlic bread, salad and split the filet and veggies. Good food and great service with a stunning view of Lake Taupo and the sunset.

    Rupal R.

    Went here for dinner during our stay in Taupo. Service was okay. Ordered the four seasons pizza but altered it to be veggie. Taste was good but found them to be very stingy on toppings! :( $28 is not justified for handful of veggies! Very very disappointed.

    Eggs Benedict

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    Food was Good! Location Great! Nice Patio with Lake/park views! Very walkable area! Parking was easy!

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    3 years ago

    Awsome place to go if you don't know what to have.So many options and portions are generous

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    3 years ago

    Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon was delicious! My partner had the same and loved it and service was 10/10

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    Great service, fresh food. Fantastic desserts. Sit up front and enjoy the view of the lake.

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    6 years ago

    While very eclectic in choice, what we tried was excellent. The shrimp tempura were superb and the chicken on Chinese noddles hit the spot

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    Had the lamb liver & a lemon tart both were delicious the liver was moist and tender

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    Review Highlights - Dixie Browns

    My wife, daughter, and I were looking for a nice place overlooking Lake Taupo to have lunch.

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    Lake House - Stone grill

    Lake House

    3.6(13 reviews)
    0.1 km
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    We walked for a while along the banks of Lake Taupo, before we settled on the Lake House for…read moredinner, located centrally in town, right across the street from the Lake which allowed for beautiful views of the lake. The large terrace wasn't very busy, but there were only 2 or 3 servers, for both inside and outside, so it took an awfully long time for someone to come and take our order. My husband ordered the lamb rump and I went with the roasted lamb salad. My lamb was roasted to perfection, and combined with the feta cheese and a delicious dressing, this salad was absolutely scrumptious. The lamb rump was also cooked to perfection, but it was kind of drowning in sauce. Just too much of it. Water is served free here in New Zealand, but just don't ask for ice in it. Most places don't have it. Also, count on getting just one napkin and make do with it. The wait staff was friendly, but kind of timid and not very attentive to the customers. At the end of our meal, we had to wait again a considerable time for the bill to come. Even trying to get the attention of the wait staff turned out to be a chore. It would have been nice for someone to come by our table to ask how our meal was and if we needed anything else. In short, nice view, tasty food, but mediocre service. I couldn't really give more than 3 stars for that.

    I was looking forward to this place. Bunch of drunk kids where idling there when we got there…read more Service was awkward. The chocolate fondue is not to be taken. Waitress over sold it. It doesnt worth 20$ at all. Get some whitakers and fruits from the grocers and enjoy that one at home. It was suppose to be dark chocolate. It was chocolate syrup with few sad piece of banana and pear, marshmallow and brownies. Everybody I asked afterward for a good place to eat told me they could have warned me about this place.i guess next time I wont trust the other famous website I checked on... Bartender was good though. His service was good and his attitude as well. I enjoyed the beers.

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    Lake House - The view from the restaurant.

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    Mulligans Public House - Cool pool table and this kid seemed right at home!

    Mulligans Public House

    5.0(1 review)
    0.2 km

    We had a great time meeting travelers and playing pool in the back of this good ol' Irish Pub! The…read moregreen beer was flowing on St Patty's Day and we were ready for it. Add a little bit of drunken philanthropy and you're the hit in the crowd. I'd go back and do it all over again! Even a little dancing on the front floor successfully showed us the time of our lives! Thank you for celebrating and keeping the spirit of St Patty's Day alive! Cheers!

    From the owner: Welcome to Mulligan's Public House!…read more When you visit Mulligan's Public House, you're in for a treat. Experience our off-the-pier-fresh Salads, Mulligan's World Famous scrumptious Irish Stew, Prime NZ Steak, Stout Pie or light meals such as Fish & Chips, Burgers and Pizza or any of our other mouthwatering dishes. Our chefs are renowned for their creative combinations of spices and sauces. Our warm and charming atmosphere will instantly relax you while our attentive staff spoils you. Weekly menu specials offer unique flavours and pairings. Mulligan's Public House is very famous with backpackers specials. Mulligan's Public House is the perfect destination for your next visit to Taupo, whether an intimate dinner or a night out celebration or casual drink after work . We open 7 days and nights a week. There's always something happening at Mulligan's for locals & backpackers! Every Tuesday - Our world famous Quiz Night. Wednesday is Poker, Thursday - Live Music & Jam Night, Friday - Girls Night and much more. Please call for reservations for dinner or jump in to enjoy your night out. Gift certificates available.

    Dixie Browns - newzealand - Updated May 2026

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