Looking for a good meat pie in Cromwell? Here you go! Nice flaky crust, hot meaty and gooey…read morecheesy center accompanied with a thick gravy center. Definitely a nice filling pie, kept me full for hours! Service was good, just order at counter and pay- easy. It's a basic cafe, ample amount of seating inside and out.

I'm not sure how to feel about this place. We stumbled upon Cromwell Bakery after seeing the giant…read morefruit statues passing this little shopping center. The donuts and pies in the display case looked great! But for some reason, we were attracted by a big corn dog looking food on a stick, with it's too 1/3 covered in ketchup. The food was labeled as "hot dog", but it was more of a corndog. A wrinkly looking corndog. With ketchup slathered on the top third of the dog. It was weird. But it wasn't bad. But I wouldn't want to eat it again. Maybe try the donuts or savory pies if you stop by. Or try the "hot dog" if you're adventurous.

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!