We come to Long Beach every 6 months more or less. The food is very good although the portions seem…read moreto be getting smaller and smaller. The service is efficient but lacking a smile. Maybe that doesn't matter to everyone but if you are spending $100+ for a small group lunch you want to feel appreciated.

Lovely location and great service. Reservations are a good idea, but they accommodated us without…read more Delicious pizza and mains. We sat inside, but courtyard is beautiful on a sunny day.

This was a very decent dining experience. .... something I expected in Auckland or Wellington, not…read moreGreytown. We each had a side rocket salad, $8, and shared a cup of lamb soup, $8, and one main of pan fried snapper over salad, $33. All well prepared and pleasant service.

The ambience and food here were lovely. Service was a little slow at first but the waitress was in…read moresole charge and it was only a minor wait. Also she was lovely. The food was delicious. So tasty and good portions for tapas. The lamb melted, the chickpeas were delish, the pumpkin was very tasty as was the kale on onion. The wine list was on the $$ side but my Pinot was lovely. All in all, lovely!

The food was really good. The service was quick and efficient. I came with a group of 6 and we…read moreseated quickly and received excellent service.

Annual visit to 'Palmy', and another visit to Barista - venerable purveyors of fine coffee and…read moregreat 'cabinet' food was pleasant enough. Cold winter's day July 1 along busy George Street, parking a tad tuff round 530pm, seated in a cozy rear table under a massive heat pump in the cavernous big ol' restaurant/ cafe = we were there for evening meal - a couple and a nine year old. BYO wine policy still in place happily - the feature losing it's popularity with new restauranteurs it seems - we brought a lovely Pinot Noir along for the occasion. Scratch made food on the dinner menu still - slipped a notch from a decade ago - based on yesterday's experience - a 4 rather than previous 5 star - but better than 'ok' duck - missed a couple of our orders - forgot one completely and 'switched' calamari into slightly rubbery prawns - coffees were superb - kiddie meal of chicken n chips was better than ours. Service is spotty - occasional bright stars - but again NOT at the TOP level of year's past - we've been coming here a LONG time. Prices have crept UP whilst quality of 'cheffing' down is a loss of one star on overall rating BUT would return based on the experience, and recommend BARISTA

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.

I am so surprised that I am the first to post a review of this great place. I visited with friends…read moreover the weekend and was so delighted. We booked (it's advisable to do so) for dinner on the day before and arrived at 6pm, to see other diners already here. Don't be confused by the layout - the good restaurant is through the doors from the bar - you will get a different menu if you eat in there. We enjoyed the Citrus Ceviche, Whitebait Fritter and Tomato/Mozarella Salad. These were all very nice, generous entrees. Our mains were the Angus Beef fillet and a Cassoulet, with sides of Rocket/Fennel Salad, Green Beans and New Potatoes. Yum, yum and Yum .... everything was marvellous. We accompanied our dinner with lovely wines, a local Pinot Noir and a very nice Syrah from Hawke's Bay. My companions shared a Creme Brûlée for dessert - again very generous and lovely. What a delightful evening, the restaurant was busy but not overly noisy and the service was continuously good. We will definitely be back.

Pub meets the farmland!!…read more This was a most pleasant experience. For the countryside to have a pub, serving great food, is a surprise. The service, atmosphere, and quality of food serves as a standard for most restaurants. We ordered our drinks at the bar, and took them to our table for our dinner. Starters were a trio of bacon wrapped scallops ($12.50). This was as expected...this was baked, so the bacon wasn't as cooked as it might have been, and the scallops didn't have any color or texture. This was the weak part of the meal. The specialty of the house, the Gate to Plate lamb ($24.00), was a sliced loin served atop couscous with vergetables. Very well prepared and tasty. Another main was the Angel's Breakfast, six broiled scallops served atop a mixed green salad ($22.00). A side of steamed vegetables, $4.50, and another side salad, $4.50, completed the meal. Again, well presented and tasty. See attached photos. A great selection of beers on tap, and wines by the glass, all around $8. This is a worthy addition to the area, and a return visit if in the area.

Great country pub This is a lovely pub with a outdoor deck…read morewith views of the river. It serves good gastro pub style meals and there is something on the menu for everyone. Our meals were all pretty good and reasonably priced.

Really good service but food was a little bit of a let down. Food was really good the first time I…read morecame here so my thought was maybe busy and understaffed as it was Easter weekend

Lone Star - big meals! Good food! Dining areas can sometimes…read morebe quite dark, but that just seems to be common at most Lone Star restaurants. Service is always great, just like the food. Bar upstairs to have a drink while waiting for a table. Nice to have a walk in the square after your meal.

Food and service very good but ambience at lunch time is non existent. Parking ample and handyread more

Excellent. Our group of four has had Indian food in many places around the world and throughout the…read moreUnited States. This quick stop after almost missing our cancelled/delayed ferry was a pleasant surprise. Kajal Chandhari was the duty manager and she was delightful. We enjoyed her and the food. Wish we had such an Indian food gem in Traverse City. Lamb/chicken tikka/butter chicken flavorful and tender meat. Few veggie dishes top notch. Parartha and naan just perfect. Cheese chilli naan was spicy and so good. My tikka kiwi hot couod have used more spice was the only complaint but the cheese chilli naan made it all work very well. We all would eat here again. And again.

This is a small, but authentic restaurant offering quality and great value…read more It is byo, so stop off nearby to pick up your beer or wine, and no corkage fee. Service was good, and they prepared special offering for our dietary concerns. The chicken tandoori was excellent. Price for the two of us for dinner was $32, and we ordered a lot!! We would eagerly return.

Just the best Indian food we had in years! Absolutely…read moreperfect and really well priced! Highly recommend!