spot on delicious generous food for our recent LUNCH in MARTINBOROUGH village…read more chef friendly menu. service is not their strong suit - DELICIOUS FOOD IS ! labour laws in nz being what they are - no bussing of tables - multi tasking everything= when it gets busy = free for all which is not to detrsct from the basics- great tasty food- huge portions - well prepared tidy clean surrounds- pics to follow in due course. highest recommendations

A most positive dining experience…read more Four of us enjoyed the environment, and were never rushed to finish up, even though we closed up the restaurant at 10:30pm. One diner enjoyed the beet root and feta risotto, and the other three each order the grilled swordfish (see photos). Side dishes of salad and green bean were needed to supplement the main plate. Desserts, one poached pear, and one coconut/chili panna cotta were okay. A definite return!

The most well established cafe/bar in Martinboro Wonderful…read morehost /owner Bruce & co owner chef Chris This is the place where the locals go Plenty of space for those with children & very welcoming to cycling clubs & large groups Excellent bistro menu & all the Martinboro wines We are here at least weekly & particularly like the large outdoor courtyard under the vines-enjoy!

I've just been here twice, and the first time we fish and chips from the bar menu which was so…read morespectacular that we had to see what else the chef could do. Our second visit cemented this place as a regular stop for us. All three of us thought our dinners were delicious! Mine was a touch too spicy for me, but our very thoughtful server offered to help and when that was declined, she brought me a large glass of the most delicious milk (this IS New Zealand! Yum!). Portions were plenty without being daunting, and the decor is eclectic and fun. This is a great place to come for a drink, and even better for a meal!

Great little retro bar with tapas and dinner and above all else excellent service. Friendly staff…read moremake you feel at home and go out of their way to make sure you get what you want! Wish I had stopped in earlier ... or had more nights to come back by.

We visited OMG based on the stellar reviews, and amusing name, and it did not disappoint!…read more We each had burgers and fries for lunch, and they were absolutely phenomenal! The fries were a perfect golden colour, the aioli was smooth and creamy. But the burger was the real star of the show, cooked to absolute perfection, juicy and full of flavour! It did get a little bit messy but that seemed to add to the overall experience. Phoenix cola served chilled in a glass was a nice touch. The service overall was very pleasant, and everyone here -both staff and patrons- were very friendly and happy to be there. If you can, sit outside on a nice day! You won't regret it. I suspect even sitting outside on a not-so-nice day, under the grapevine wrapped awnings, would still be quite nice.

Wow! What a great find OMG is…read more I walked in by accident after seeing a sign about a brisket and egg burger special. Since there is a cluster of restaurants right there at the corner of Kitchener & Ohio Streets, I walked in to OMG to ask whether that special was theirs. They said "yes," and then I took a seat inside. Their attentiveness was obvious from the first moment--again, friendly, but not overbearing like tip-dependent waitresses sometimes are in North America. I alternatingly had a male and female server, with both of whom I talked about the Wairarapa Valley, Martinborough wines, the weather, the USA... Good times. As for that brisket and egg burger, I also ordered it with fries and a white Chardonnay from Martinborough. I honestly forgot what I got for dessert. But, what an excellent meal! That brisket was just tender and had so much "personality," and the eggs and ciabatta bread just gave that burger a nice touch. I don't think they sell it all the time, but rather it was just on special (maybe I'm wrong, though...) As a neat little aside, there is a bus stop located caddy-corned across the street from the restaurant. I was standing at that bus stop the next day, and that same female server just happened to walk by and wished me a safe journey. Now that's a small town, for you! Well worth the visit when in beautiful Martinborough.

This place has been here for 23 years and the police and their recruits have been coming for 20!…read more It's packed on a Friday morning but then it's open for locals starting 3:30am and closes in the early afternoon. The ginger beer is good but the grilled cheese could have been fresher. My partner had the asparagus and ham quiche which was very good. The contents were fresh and pastry crispy. Looking forward to another visit....

Have the croque Monsieur. It was amazing. Like an inside outside grilled cheese with ham…read more Nice little cafe, plenty of parking on the street or nearby square.

I had dinner here with friends recently. It's popular, but my companions and I were able to get an…read moreearly table. We went straight to the main course - Smoked Salmon, Crispy Skin Chicken and a Beetroot Goats Cheese Salad. The salmon and chicken were both good but the beetroot salad was disappointing. It was insubstantial for a main size and the combination of beetroot, avocado, goats cheese and pumpkin purée made it too rich to enjoy. Thankfully I had ordered a side of asparagus which helped to fill me up and cut down the creaminess. Service seemed quite abrupt - they were smiling but didn't seem sincere. They didn't hurry us out, but weren't offering us more either - not even a second glass of wine, they just took the glasses away. Overall it was okay, but I've been to much nicer places in Martinborough.