AMAZING food. The food is fresh, made with local ingredients, creative, and so good with every…read morebite. See photos for what was ordered. This was such a pleasant surprise in a small town, especially after a long hike through the snow. I called ahead to make a reservation so we were seated right away when we arrived. We were there on a weekday but think this place would be really busy on a weekend so plan ahead on that if needed. As for ambiance, it felt more like a cafe than a restaurant. We were right across the fireplace which worked well for us especially when we could feel the cool air every time the door was open. Overall, we loved our experience and enjoyed the food. Will recommend to a friend who will be in the area in the next few weeks.

Probably my favorite meal in my 10 day journey of the South Island. Recommended by our motel staff,…read moreit was a short walk away. We sat out on the patio for an early dinner which was really nice. The food was phenomenal. And I don't just think that about all meals. The bread was super fluffy and fresh to start. This place cooked the salmon perfectly and the filet was out of this world. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time.

Food, coffee and service were excellent!! It was busy but still able to get a table inside!!read more

BUSY brunch spot on the main drive in Lake Tekapo but probably the one eatery with the best…read morequality. THANKFULLY, they give you an overestimation of wait times, at least for food, my Croque Madame (19.5 NZD) coming out very fast to the picnic bench just outside. FRESH ingredients and despite only having 1 egg, the free range egg was actually quite big with a mostly runny yolk. I did wish there was more bechamel sauce perhaps because it was a little dry. I practically almost finished this before the boy was able to fetch my Flat White for me, the baristas positively inundated by in-cafe orders alongside walk-up window ones. It was already quite crowded at 9AM on a Friday, so VERY popular, but with reason!

Excellent coffee and breakfast meals. My poached eggs were perfect, a bit too vinegary, though. My…read moretoast was lightly crispy yet wonderfully fluffy. Portions are filling and reasonably priced. Staff can be iffy depending on how you're perceived as a local traveler or foreigner. Plenty of parking as it's part of a row of shop fronts and restaurants and in front of the Dark Sky Project building.

My wife and I had a quality lunch at Reflections during a recent visit to Lake Tekapo. I ordered…read morethe Lamb Burger and my wife ordered the Braised Pork and Wild Mushroom Pappardelle. The burger was delicious. The ground lamb patty was topped with melty Brie, creamy aioli, crisp lettuce, fried onion rings, and pickled jalapenos. The burger was paired with soft thick fries. I stole a decent portion of my wife's dish since she wasn't too hungry. Savory noodles were mixed with tender shredded pork, juicy mushrooms, and fresh basil and covered in a lightly creamy and peppery sauce.

This place has some great food and the service was awesome. Jewl, our waitress was amazing and took…read moregreat care of us. The ribs are huge, two people can share this one!

could have been a whole lot better to be truthful - pub grub tis a strange animal- sometimes…read moredrinking establishments do themselves a favour and also do great and affordable FOOD .....but THIS wasn't one of THOSE places- they did food as an afterthought- we are not drinkers- but THIS was only OPEN food joint in town on the occasion of OUR passing through town- we stopped because we drove too far day before- expensive and underwhelming fish meal - a king's ransom for a sing;e piece of panko fried fish accompanied by old tired fries and 'meh' salad = 2 stars on the yelp meter- staff? we like to 'connect' being hospo people ourselves - however this crew wasn't having a bar of that. we bussed our own table - wiped it down - twas scummy- we got our own tepid water from the 'water station' no ice, no conversation - staff sat at their own table WATCHING us tidy our area? = what kinda management stands for THAT one might ask oneself? nevermind - food arrived - tiny portion - single miniscule piece of fish twas texturally ok panko coated - and ok - fries cool to the touch - no condiments - scoop of nondescript salad - wotta ya want for 35 bucks per serving? plenty of enthusiastic drinkin' goin' on nearby, we sat outdoors on a warm Cantab evening - clearly a LOCAL watering hole - strangers tolerated- THAT"S US - but we won't be rushing back for a repeat of this experience-

Snacks with a world class view. You don't drive up that mountain for the cuisine but if you are…read morepeckish they have a selection of sweets, drinks/coffees and sandos that will satisfy.

I went here after doing a nearby hike, enjoyed the views of pastry and a coffee. It's a nice little…read morespot.

Further along the route lies High Country Salmon, a special place where rivers converge to nurture…read morefarm-raised salmon in their natural, pristine environment. It's farm raised but with a flushing of new glacial waters. The setting is very unique. Watching the salmon swim in this pure, glacial-fed habitat was amazing.

Wow! Amazing blends and a wonderful taste. The first course eggplant something left me scraping my…read moreplate. The salmon was delicious. I was about to leave and changed my mind and I just had to have the chocolate molten dessert- I do not regret my choice! You have to come here. Also the staff are really nice. Thanks for my best NZ meal!

Twizel be but a small, gateway town to Mount Cook/ Aoraki, but somehow this quality eatery exists…read more I think like most, we already had quite a bit of red meat up to that point, so the Asian inspired menu with chicken and fish was a pleasant sight. The eatery also houses Burkes Brewing Co. which is a part of the the NZ Ale Trail, so fresh suds poured from clean lines were had alongside our dinner. I ordered Fusion Fish & Chips (35 NZD; sake marinated battered fish, aurora sauce, and fries) and the S.O. a Chicken Burger (30 NZD; marinated fried chicken, nagoya sauce, mayo, tomato, slaw, and fries). We missed that the chicken burger was fried though somehow this came out a tad cold which tells me this was reheated. My Fish and Chips, on the other hand, came out piping hot. The batter was a little thicker on these bad boys (hence the fusion to English style fish and chips?) and the sauce more a tomato based creamy sauce than tarter sauce. I was ravenous so this was consumed in earnest. This came with a refreshing side of shredded cabbage, the aurora sauce serving as a good dressing for this. I'd say I was mostly a happy camper, though the boy probably not so much. Though our goal was to avoid red meat, we still ate heavy with all the fried food. Pricing was on the upper end, but there isn't much room for competition around so it is what is it.

Had lunch here with my wife and we both loved it…read more Service. Service was very good. Very quick, kind and responsive. Food. I had the curry chicken and it was fall off the bone. My wife had the prawn balls and noodle salad. She loved. Vibe. Vibe was very casual with both indoor and outdoor seating. Beer. Had 2 of the Whole Lotta Lettuce. It was the best IPA I have had in New Zealand. Very crisp and hoppy.

We ate dinner here one night and I really enjoyed it. I had the carbonara pasta, and it was great…read more It was creamy with a good mix of pieces of bacon and onion, but not too creamy as it sometimes is at restaurants. It came with a side salad, which is more than I expected. In addition, I should also add that Tin Plate has the most extensive beer menu of any restaurant I've eaten at in New Zealand on my week and a half trip. I would definitely eat here again.

Would give this place lesser than 1 star if possible. The…read morestaff is very very very very very very very very rude. Long wait times and unfair treatment. People who arrived after us getting food before us. Food too was just ok. Maybe they treat the customers in such a way because not many restaurants in the area. Travelled all around the world haven't seen such bad service anywhere else.