We stayed in the companion B&B and had to try the restaurant which we were told was excellent…read more The word of mouth was very accurate. My colleague and I shared the bread and dip and the scallops which were fantastic. I had the ribeye which was delicious, tender, and perfectly cooked. The potatoes were amazing. My colleague had the venison. Full stop. It was more delicious than any venison I've ever had before. It was tender and perfectly cooked and without a hint of gaminess. The staff was cheerful and very friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed and fun. Highly recommend.

We came to Clyde by bus with a tour group. First the location was amazing, a historic building…read morethat is a bar and restaurant and a brewery. The Pilsner brewed by the brewery was fantastic. The food which started with an assortment of hummus and other dips were amazing. Then followed by the main entree which was a chicken risotto for me, also delicious! We also had salad served and French fries. The dessert was a chocolate brownie with ice cream, also amazing. Love this place! I would highly recommend it!!

This place is absolutely fantastic. It could take on any fancy restaurant in any major city…read more The food was out of this world. There were five of us and all of us had appetizers, a main and some of us had dessert. Everyone was more than happy with their meal. Not a lot on the menu which is good as what they do make is fantastic. The lamb was amazing. We had a fantastic evening and would highly recommend.

One of my favorite meals in New Zealand. I came here from a local's recommendation. I ordered the…read morerisotto with prawns, it was so beautiful and scrumptious. The staff was also really kind, I believe the chef even came out once to get our order. The scenery was also lovely. On Google Maps, this place is called The Old Clyde Bank.

I'm shocked at the reviews, but I see that they were written years ago…read more I'm here in Clude for business from the USA and my colleague and I stopped in for dinner. The service was excellent. Friendly, honest, helpful staff made this a dinner to remember. I had the pork belly which was fantastic. I tasted my companion's lamb and it was delicious. We had a local Pinot Noir and port recommended by the staff. Wonderful! I highly recommend this establishment.

You'll notice that most of the positive reviews are for things such as scones, etc. If you want…read moredecent food then this is not the place for you. I heard that they have new owners so the good reviews may be from the past owners. My lamb was overcooked and rubbery and the Prime Rib was fatty. This is far from a gourmet restaurant. We had to wait 45 minutes to order and when I asked if we could order I was told by the rude waitress (Brown hair in a pony tail) that they had overbooked and that I just had to wait. They took our booking 2 hours before we arrived, they never should have taken our reservation. Bad service, bad food and depressing evening.

There are so many amazing places to go in Central Otago wine country, but put Bannockburn Hotel at…read morethe top of your list! For starters, the views are killer. We went on a beautiful, warm, sunny summer day just about as soon as they opened. We opted to sit outside for lunch to take in the views and some sunshine. I suppose it's a casual restaurant, but the food is outstanding and the presentation is top notch. The food can be a bit pricey given the tapas style sharable portions, but the thoughtful mix of flavors and fresh ingredients make the experience well worth the price. Naturally they have an extensive wine list boasting local wines and some from other well known international wine regions. It was a rose kind of day, and a glass of the local Terra Sancta rose was perfect. We ordered light - just 3 small plates for the two of us - but it was all delicious. The Baked Empanadas came with three types - beef & provolone, porkbelly & sweet corn puree, and mushroom, provolone cheese and raisins. The Goat Cheese Croquettes were served with local honey, greens and toasted almonds - a must order! I don't eat seafood, but my husband thoroughly enjoyed the Baja Fish Tacos. Take a break from vineyard touring and enjoy a lovely afternoon (or sunset!) at Bannockburn.

This is probably the best restaurant in all of New Zealand, hands down. I am surprised how this…read morerestaurant doesn't have a Michelin star yet. We ordered a tapas sharing menu for dinner, loved the prawns + cider tapas, and the tacos was amazing. I loved how they have designed the pineapples with a fish cod fillet and blend it with some simple sauces. The chorizos are from a nearby town, so some good local flavor blended in. We sat outside on the patio and had an amazing view of the mountains and vineyards. I would def come back here again if I am back in NZ. A must visit!

Omygosh! What a delicious and adorable restaurant. My husband and I were passing through and…read morestopped by looking for some breakfast. We were so impressed with their Italian cooking we actually felt like we were in Italy for a moment--especially when looking out the window overlooking Italian-like scenery. Everything taste great. I had the Armandos breakfast which had the best tomato sauce I have ever tasted. My husband had scrambled eggs and toast with bacon which was equally as delicious with their buttery eggs and artisan bread. When and if we ever come back to New Zealand we will definitely be looking for this amazing place! Thank you Armando's Kitchen for an amazing experience!

Clearly the best pizza I've had in New Zealand so far. They use fresh ingredients and also offer a…read moregluten free pizza. The tirimasu was also to die for!

Very good food to eat if you're on a road trip passing through. Not messy at all and easy to eat…read morewhile you're driving. Very good flavors and sauces. Wish they did a whole wheat wrap or some sort of whole-grain instead of the white. The Baklava is obviously homemade and excellent!!!

Stopped here while driving through for a quick lunch. Food made with love and delicious! Great…read moreflavor! Hit the spot!

Good food, but not amazing. Nice atmosphere and the staff was really great. The fish dish was…read moreexcellent, although it was a small portion. The potatoes were very good. The Wagyu beef was not very good in my opinion. It was average. I would eat there again, but it is not what we expected, people had raved about eating there.

Really enjoyed a few of the dishes…read more 1-lamb dish was one of the more enjoyable versions of lamb I've had. Ribeye was tender but most interesting were the stuff on the side - asparagus with lamb bacon, and lamb meat flakes and capers over feta cream. The flavors perfectly balanced the richness of the lamb. *chef's kiss* 2-honey cherry dessert was a perfect mix of milky creamy honey fruity. Felt like a dreamy dessert that came from foraging. 3-duck parfait over flaxseed beet chip was also delightful. Perfect mix of textures. The mousse tasted like foie gras. 4-I really enjoyed the tomato consommé we started with. It came out of a tea pot and did taste a bit like tea. Umami and complex and refreshing. 5-salmon was great - smoked eggplant purée on the side went well with it. I liked that it came with koji butter, and was served with sourdough and marmite butter. Marmite tastes similar to soy sauce so it went really well with the salmon dish. Other dishes were also good even if not quite as memorable as the above. Overall the food excelled at complex flavor profiles. I thought the food itself was equivalent to somewhere in between a Michelin one and two star. Service was a bit uneven though waiter was friendly. Ambiance was pretty casual.

Fabulous Italian food with a beautiful view of the water. We had the Fruiti de Mare and Bolognese…read more Delicious!

There were many great options and I had a hard time picking what to order. I ordered the oysters…read moretempura which were delicious. I thought the lamb rack could use more seasoning and was a bit too bland for my taste. Love the outdoors and the lake scenery which made my experience more enjoyable.

We just had coffees here so can't comment too much on the food but the setting is lovely…read more We sat outside in the courtyard in a shaded spot and it was a truly lovely spot to sit for an hour. Must admit the baking looked really good and I am pretty sure we will be making a return trip prior to leaving NZ.

Prawn cakes good, but would have liked more greens with it. I left hungry, and expected more since…read morethe prices were on the high end. Some whole grain bread, which I love, but a lot of plain white bread too. Quite crowded inside, and not too warm. Would be better to go on a nice day when you can sit outside.

Perfect little pub and eatery to pop in for a while! The pub is really charming and has a nice…read moreoriginal historical feel, then seems they added on additional space. We ordered at the bar, so just the usual service. Someone checked on us when we were finished but all was good. The fish and chips were excellent! Fresh, hot and fried perfectly.

Excellent food is only surpassed by the friendly and efficient service. The fish and chips were…read moredelightful as were the pizzas. Maje sure to ask about the homemade hot sauces.